stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

Examples of stone fruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Just pit and slice the aromatic stone fruit, then toss it with a bit of sugar and flour before piling it into a baking dish. — Martha Stewart, 3 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