stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

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Prune stone fruit trees in the warmer months of summer, but not so late that new growth resulting from pruning won’t have time to harden off before winter. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026 Peach and stone fruit come out really a lot. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025 Mandois Brut Origine has delicate aromas of white flowers, citrus pith, and Granny Smith apple that translate to the palate with flavors of brioche, white stone fruits, and crisp acidity in the finish. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025 Yule Nog Southern Comfort adds a twist of sweet stone fruits, and Yule Nog Paul Masson brings a bit of oak spice to the classic holiday beverage. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stone fruit

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1534, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stone fruit was circa 1534

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“Stone fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stone%20fruit. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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