stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

Examples of stone fruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are some floral notes on the palate as well, along with classic Four Roses notes of vanilla, maple, brown sugar, stone fruit, oak, and black pepper. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

Peak-summer tomatoes are terrific, but cucumbers, stone fruit, roasted peppers, citrus, bitter greens, and plenty of other ingredients can supply the flavorful moisture the bread needs. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Tossed with crunchy cornbread crumbles, this bright, herbaceous dish is made for patio dining before the seasonal stone fruit changes to nectarines. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Mangoes Mangoes are a sweet, juicy stone fruit loaded with nutrients, including fiber, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins A and C. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1534, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stone fruit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute