Fruit
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a tree or other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food.
Pronunciation
UK fruːt
US fruːt
Example Sentences
- We [don't] usually think about fruit being that expensive.
- Fruit is meant to be a good part of a balanced diet, so even if you do end up spending a few bucks more on your favorite fruit, at least [it's] for a worthy cause.
- Even something like pineapples, a tropical fruit which can only be grown in certain climates, are still easy to find almost anywhere.
- This was because they [weren't] grown in Europe, so when world explorers brought back this rare and exotic new fruit, supply was low and demand was high.
- The odd strategies used here are reflective of older techniques in order to grow this tropical fruit in a colder climate.
- Yogurt with added fruit jam was patented in 1933 by the Radlická [Mlékárna] dairy in Prague.
- Their agricultural products are rice, beans, coffee, fruit, and tomatoes.
- They are then folded over sweet fillings like chocolate and fruit, or savory cheeses and stir-fried vegetables.
- Giraffes eat leaves from tall trees and sometimes fruit, which they can reach because of their long legs and long necks.
- Different variations of this dessert have evolved over time by adding different flavors and toppings, these can range from such flavors as vanilla, spices, chocolate, pumpkin and numerous fruit flavors such as mango, lemon, fig and apricot.
Learn Fruit in Context
What Is in Your Lunch?Do you know what is in your lunch? Lunch is a meal you eat in the middle of the day. Many people eat bread for lunch. Some people eat rice. Rice gives you energy. Bread gives you energy too. Vegetable...Read story 
Food at a MarketDo you love food? A market is a great place to buy it. Markets have lots of fresh fruit. You can see red apples and yellow bananas. Green vegetables are there too. Some markets sell fresh fish. The fi...Read story 
Fruit for a Hot DayHot days make you thirsty. Fruit can help you feel cool. Watermelon has a lot of water inside. You can eat it on a hot day. Oranges are also full of water. They taste sweet and fresh. Mango is a yello...Read story 
At the Beach With FriendsThe beach is one of the best places. It is even better when you go with friends. The sun is warm and bright. You and your friends run to the sea. You jump in the water and laugh. Then you sit on the s...Read story 
Hot Food and Cold FoodDo you like hot food or cold food? We eat many kinds of food every day. Some food is hot. Hot food is warm in your mouth. Soup is a hot food. Rice is also a hot food. Hot food can feel very good on a...Read story 
Tea, Coffee, and JuiceDo you like hot drinks or cold drinks? There are three great drinks: tea, coffee, and juice. Tea comes from leaves. The leaves grow on small trees. Coffee comes from small beans. People dry and cook t...Read story 
What Do Children Eat?Children love to eat! Food gives them energy to play and learn. In the morning, children eat breakfast. Breakfast can be bread, eggs, or fruit. A good breakfast helps children do well at school. Many...Read story 
Food We Eat at SchoolDo you eat lunch at school? School food is fun and good for you. Many children bring food from home. They put it in a lunchbox. Some children buy food at school. The school kitchen makes hot meals. A...Read story
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