Fruits
Fruits has 54 English words, such as Custard apple, Dragon fruit, Guava, and Jackfruit. Learn them with pictures, IPA, meanings and example sentences.
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Custard apple/ˈkʌs.tərd ˌæp.əl/n. phr
A sweet, tropical fruit with green, bumpy skin and soft, creamy white flesh containing black seeds.
The Custard apple has a sweet, creamy white flesh inside its bumpy green skin.
Dragon fruit/ˈdræɡ.ən ˌfruːt//n. phr
A tropical fruit with a pink or yellow skin, white or red flesh, and many tiny black seeds.
I bought a fresh Dragon fruit at the market yesterday.
Guava/ˈɡwɑː.və/n
A sweet, tropical fruit with green or yellow skin and pink, white, or yellow flesh containing many small, hard seeds.
I bought some fresh guava at the market to make a tropical fruit salad.
Jackfruit/ˈdʒækˌfruːt/n
A large tropical fruit with a prickly yellow-green skin and sweet, yellow flesh that can be eaten raw or cooked.
Jackfruit is often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes because of its texture.
Kumquat/ˈkʌm.kwɒt//n
A small, orange citrus fruit that looks like a tiny orange and is eaten whole, including the sweet skin and sour flesh.
You can eat a Kumquat whole, including its sweet peel.
Lychee/ˈlaɪ.tʃiː/n
A small, sweet tropical fruit with a rough pinkish-red outer shell, white translucent flesh, and a single large seed.
The sweet Lychee is my favorite tropical fruit to eat during the hot summer months.
Mulberry/ˈmʌlˌbɛr.i/n
A small, sweet fruit that grows on a mulberry tree, usually dark purple, red, or white.
She picked a ripe mulberry from the branch and ate it.
Passion fruit/ˈpæʃ.ən ˌfruːt/n. phr
A small, round fruit with a thick purple or yellow skin and sweet, juicy flesh containing many seeds.
Passion fruit is known for its tart and sweet flavor.
Quince/kwɪns/n
A hard, acid, pear-shaped yellow fruit that is used for making jelly or jam.
Quince jam is delicious when served with cheese.
Tamarind/ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/n
A sticky brown acidic fruit that grows in a pod on a tropical tree, widely used in cooking to add a sour flavor.
Tamarind is a key ingredient in many traditional Southeast Asian soups.
Tangerine/ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/n
n. a bright reddish-orange colour; n. a small sweet citrus fruit with loose skin that is easy to peel.
Tangerine segments are sweet and juicy.
ambarella
a tropical fruit with crisp flesh and a pleasantly tart, fruity flavor
The ambarella has crisp flesh and a pleasantly tart, fruity flavor.
apple/ˈæpl/
n. a round fruit with firm white flesh and red, green, or yellow skin, which grows on a tree.
apricot/ˈæprɪkɑːt/
A small, round, soft fruit with pale orange skin and a stone in the middle, or the tree it grows on.
avocado/ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/
n. pear-shaped fruit, green fruit
banana/bəˈnænə/
n. banana, fruit
blackberry/ˈblækbɛɹi/
A blackberry is a small, dark purple or black edible fruit that grows wild on thorny bushes.
blueberry/ˈbluːberi/
A small, round, blue fruit that grows on a shrub and is sweet to eat.
cantaloupe/ˈkæntəloʊp/
A cantaloupe is a sweet, round fruit with a rough skin and orange flesh inside.
cherry
n. a deep bright red colour; n. a small round red fruit with a hard stone in the middle.
I added a fresh cherry to the top of my dessert.
chia seed
A small edible seed from the chia plant, often added to foods and drinks for its nutrients.
I add a spoonful of chia seed to my morning yogurt.
coconut/ˈkoʊ.kəˌnʌt/
A large, hard-shelled fruit of a tropical palm tree, containing white flesh and a sweet liquid.
durian/ˈdʊr.i.ən/n
A large, spiky tropical fruit from Southeast Asia known for its strong, distinctive odor and creamy yellow flesh.
Despite its strong smell, Durian is a highly popular fruit in Southeast Asia.
grape/ɡreɪp/
n. a small round green or purple fruit that grows in bunches and is used to make wine.
kiwi/ˈkiː.wi/n
An oval fruit with thin, brown, hairy skin, green or yellow flesh, and small black seeds.
She sliced a fresh Kiwi and added it to her fruit salad.
lemon/ˈlemən/
n. citrus fruit, sour fruit; n. defective item, poor quality item
lime/laɪm/
n. lime, lime tree; n. quicklime, agricultural lime
longan
A longan is a small tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and a dark seed, similar to a lychee.
I bought fresh longan at the market.
macadamia
the edible nut of a macadamia tree, often eaten roasted or used in cooking
She added chopped macadamia nuts to her yogurt.
mandarin/ˈmænd(ə)ɹɪn/
n. a small, sweet citrus fruit with a loose skin that is easy to peel; n. Mandarin: the official standard spoken language of China; n. a high-ranking official in imperial China.
mango/ˈmæŋɡoʊ/
n. mango, fruit
mangosteen
a tropical fruit with a thick purple rind and sweet white segments inside
I bought a ripe mangosteen at the market and shared its sweet white segments with my friend.
mung bean
A mung bean is a small green legume whose seeds are eaten as food, often as sprouts, in soups, or in desserts.
I added mung bean sprouts to the noodle salad.
nectarine/ˈnɛk.təˌriːn/n
A round, sweet fruit with smooth, hairless skin that is very similar to a peach.
She sliced a ripe Nectarine for breakfast.
orange/ˈɔːrɪndʒ/
n. orange fruit, citrus fruit, color orange, hue orange; adj. orange-colored, having an orange hue
papaya/pəˈpaɪə/
A tropical fruit with orange flesh, yellow-green skin, and numerous small black seeds.
peach/piːtʃ/
n. a round, soft fruit with sweet yellow flesh, a furry pinkish skin, and a large stone.
pear/per/
A sweet, juicy fruit that is narrow at the top and wider at the bottom.
persimmon/pərˈsɪm.ən/n
An edible, bright orange fruit resembling a tomato that becomes sweet and soft when fully ripe.
We picked a ripe Persimmon from the tree in our backyard.
pine nut
the edible seed of certain pine trees, often used in cooking
I added a pine nut to the salad for extra crunch.
pineapple/ˈpaɪnæpl/
n. tropical fruit, fruit
plumnoun
n. a dark reddish-purple colour; n. a soft round fruit with smooth skin and a stone in the middle.
pomegranate/ˈpɑːmɪɡrænɪt/
A round, reddish fruit with a tough skin, containing many sweet, juicy red seeds.
pomelo
a large, round citrus fruit with thick skin and sweet, slightly sour flesh
I added slices of pomelo to the fruit salad.
raisin/ˈreɪzn/
A dried grape, typically sweet and dark brown or golden in color, used in baking and cooking.
rambutan
A tropical fruit with a red, hairy skin and sweet, juicy white flesh around a seed.
I bought a rambutan at the market and peeled it before eating it.
raspberry/ˈræzberi/
A small, soft, red fruit that grows on a bush and consists of many tiny, juicy segments.
red bean
A small reddish bean commonly used in savory dishes and in sweet bean paste.
I bought red bean paste to fill the sweet buns.
sesame seed
a small edible seed from the sesame plant, often used to flavor or decorate food
A sesame seed fell onto my plate.
soursop
A tropical fruit with green, prickly skin and soft white pulp that tastes sweet and slightly sour.
I bought a ripe soursop at the market and used its creamy pulp to make a drink.
star fruit
A tropical fruit with ridges that forms a star shape when sliced crosswise.
I sliced the ripe star fruit and added it to the salad.
strawberry/ˈstrɔːberi/
n. berry, fruit
sunflower seed
the small edible seed of a sunflower, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking
The child cracked a sunflower seed before eating it.
watermelon
A large, round fruit with a green rind and juicy, usually red flesh.
We shared a cold watermelon on a hot afternoon.