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Meaning of fruit
The primary meaning of the word "fruit" refers to the sweet and fleshy part of a plant that grows from a flower and contains seeds.
Etymology of fruit
The word "fruit" comes from the Old French "fruit" or "frui", which is derived from the Latin "fructus", meaning "enjoyment" or "profit"
The Latin "fructus" is also related to the verb "fruor", meaning "to enjoy" or "to have pleasure in"
The word "fruit" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the edible part of a plant, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative senses
Synonyms
produce
goods
commodities
merchandise
wares
food
provisions
groceries
victuals
edibles
comestibles
delicacies
treats
snacks
refreshments
nourishment
sustenance
rations
supplies
stock
harvest
crop
yield
pickings
gathering
collection
assortment
variety
medley
mixture
selection
array
spread
display
exhibition
presentation
Definitions
- The sweet and fleshy part of a plant that grows from a flower and contains seeds, typically eaten as food or used to produce juice, jams, or preserves
- The result or product of a particular action or process, such as the fruit of one's labor
- A person's or thing's quality or state of being, such as the fruit of one's efforts
Usage Examples
- The fruit salad was a delicious mix of fresh berries, melons, and citrus fruits
- The fruit of their labor was a successful business that provided for their family
- The tree bore fruit for the first time in years, and the farmer was overjoyed
Antonyms
vegetables
grains
nuts
seeds
roots
tubers
leaves
stems
flowers
weeds
waste
rubbish
trash
garbage
refuse
leftovers
scraps
remnants
residue
dregs