Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fig

Noun
/fɪg/
Definition
A small, sweet fruit that grows on a tree called a fig tree.
Examples
  • She sliced a fresh fig to add to her salad.
  • He enjoyed dried figs as a healthy snack.
  • The fig tree in the garden produces fruit every summer.
Meaning
The fig is a type of fruit that is usually round or pear-shaped, with a soft, edible skin and a sweet, chewy flesh.
Synonyms
  • fruit
  • fig tree
  • sweet fruit