Common Fruits
Practise five fruit words for a shopping trip.
18 wordsEnglish (United States)
/ˈæp.əl/
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and crisp white flesh, grown on trees of the genus Malus
noun
Examples
- She bit into a crisp red apple.
- The apple tree in the backyard bloomed every spring.
/bəˈnæn.ə/
a long curved tropical fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
noun
Examples
- She peeled a banana for breakfast.
- The banana bread smelled amazing as it came out of the oven.
/ˈɔːɹɪndʒ/
a round citrus fruit with a tough reddish-yellow rind and sweet juicy flesh
noun
Examples
- She peeled an orange for breakfast.
- Orange juice is a good source of vitamin C.
the color between red and yellow in the spectrum
noun
Examples
- The sunset blazed with orange and red.
- She mixed red and yellow to create orange.
having the color between red and yellow in the spectrum
adjective
Examples
- She was wearing an orange dress.
- The sky turned orange at sunset.
/ɡreɪp/
a small, round, smooth-skinned fruit that grows in clusters on a vine and is eaten fresh or used to make wine and juice
noun
Examples
- He picked a grape from the bunch and popped it into his mouth.
- The vineyard produced grapes used for making red wine.
/ˈlem.ən/
a bright yellow oval citrus fruit with acidic juice and a sour taste
noun
Examples
- She squeezed a lemon over the grilled fish.
- He added a slice of lemon to his tea.
something, especially a product, that is defective or unsatisfactory
noun
Examples
- The used car turned out to be a lemon — it broke down within a week.
- The new laptop was a lemon; the screen flickered from the first day.
/laɪm/
a small, round, green citrus fruit with a sour juice used in cooking and drinks
noun
Examples
- She squeezed a lime over the fish tacos for extra flavor.
- The cocktail was garnished with a slice of lime.
/ˈtʃɛr.i/
a small, round stone fruit that is typically red, yellow, or dark purple
noun
Examples
- She picked fresh cherries from the tree.
- The cake was topped with a cherry.
/ˈstrɔː.bər.i/
a soft, red, heart-shaped fruit with small seeds on its surface and a sweet flavor
noun
Examples
- She topped the cheesecake with fresh strawberries.
- They went strawberry picking at the farm on a sunny afternoon.
/pɛr/
a sweet, juicy fruit that is wider at the bottom and tapers toward the stem, with green, yellow, or red skin
noun
Examples
- He packed a pear in his lunch for a healthy snack.
- The cheese board was served with sliced pear and walnuts.
/piːtʃ/
a round, juicy fruit with sweet yellow or white flesh, fuzzy skin, and a large central pit
noun
Examples
- She sliced a ripe peach and added it to her salad.
- The peach cobbler came out of the oven smelling wonderful.
/ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/
a large tropical fruit with a smooth green or yellow-red skin, sweet and juicy orange flesh, and a large flat seed
noun
Examples
- She blended mango with yogurt to make a smoothie.
- The mango was so ripe that its fragrance filled the entire kitchen.
/ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/
a large tropical fruit with a tough, spiky skin, a crown of stiff leaves, and sweet, fibrous yellow flesh
noun
Examples
- He cut the pineapple into rings and grilled them.
- Fresh pineapple juice is much sweeter than the canned variety.
/ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/
a large, round or oval fruit with a thick green rind and sweet, watery red or pink flesh containing black seeds
noun
Examples
- They sliced a watermelon and shared it on the beach.
- A cold wedge of watermelon is the perfect summer treat.
/ˈmel.ən/
a large, round or oval fruit with a thick rind and sweet, juicy flesh, such as cantaloupe or honeydew
noun
Examples
- She wrapped slices of melon in prosciutto for the appetizer.
- The fruit salad included chunks of melon, strawberries, and grapes.
/ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/
a pear-shaped tropical fruit with a rough dark-green or black skin, creamy green flesh, and a large pit
noun
Examples
- She mashed avocado with lime juice and salt to make guacamole.
- He spread avocado on toast and topped it with a poached egg.
/ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/
the large, oval fruit of the coconut palm, with a hard brown husk, white edible flesh, and a hollow center filled with clear liquid
noun
Examples
- She grated fresh coconut over the curry.
- They cracked open a coconut and drank the cool water inside.
/ˈkiː.wiː/
a small, oval fruit with a fuzzy brown skin, bright green flesh, and small black seeds, known for its sweet-tart flavor
noun
Examples
- She scooped the kiwi flesh out with a spoon.
- The fruit salad was topped with sliced kiwi for a pop of color.
/fɪɡ/
a soft sweet fruit with many small seeds, eaten fresh or dried
noun
Examples
- She added sliced figs to the cheese board.
- Dried figs are a nutritious and sweet snack.