fruit
/fɹuːt/noun
The part of a plant that holds the seeds, which is often sweet, colorful, and good to eat.
Example sentences
- “She packed some fresh fruit in the children's lunchboxes.”
- “Try to eat fruit instead of candy when you want a snack.”
Usually uncountable when generic: 'eat more fruit', not 'fruits', though 'fruits' works for distinct kinds. 'The fruits of your labor' means results earned by effort.