stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

Examples of stone fruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For 100 years, the family‑run orchard has been known for its exceptional stone fruits—apricots, cherries, peaches, plums and nectarines—and its commitment to traditional farming. — Debby Rice, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

At the center of it all stands Soares, proprietor and performer, refilling a glass, adjusting a bowl of stone fruit, presiding over the room with unhurried ease. — Sean Santiago, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Summer's abundance of stone fruits and lighter flavors calls for dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and other vibrant white wines. — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Bring the sweetness of stone fruit season to your fingertips with this peachy gradient design. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 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