fruit

Pronunciation

• enPR: fro͞ot, IPA ^(key): /fruːt/
• SAMPA: /fru:t/

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Noun

Singular fruit

Plural fruits

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fruit

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1. (countable & uncountable) The fruit is the part of a plant or tree that holds the seeds. It's usually sweet and good to eat.

   Most people don't eat enough fruit and vegetables.

   Apples, oranges, and bananas are the most common fruits in most supermarkets.

2. (dated) (informal) (countable) A homosexual or effeminate man.

Related words

• fruity
• fruitful
• vegetable
• grain