Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fruit
Noun
/fruːt/
Definition
The mature ovary of a flowering plant, usually containing seeds.
Examples
- Apples, bananas, and oranges are all types of fruit.
- Fruit can be a healthy snack option.
- She made a fruit salad with strawberries and kiwi.
Meaning
Fruit refers to the edible part of a plant that contains seeds, often sweet or sour and consumed raw or cooked. It is produced from the flowering part of a plant and is essential for seed dispersal.
Synonyms
- produce
- crop
- harvest
