Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fruit-picker
noun
/ˈfruːtˌpɪkər/
Definition
A fruit-picker is a person who harvests fruit from trees or plants.
Examples
- The fruit-picker climbed up the ladder to reach the apples.
- During the harvest season, many fruit-pickers come to work on the farm.
- As a fruit-picker, she learned which fruits to pick for the best flavor.
Meaning
Fruit-pickers are typically involved in agricultural work, gathering ripe fruits for sale or consumption. This job often requires skill and knowledge of the right time to pick fruits to ensure freshness and quality.
Synonyms
- harvester
- crop gatherer
- fruit gatherer
