stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

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The peaches can be swapped for any summer stone fruit; try nectarines, plums or apricots. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025 When Anthony von Mandl opened Mission Hill in 1981, the valley was better known for its stone fruit. Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Described as featuring soft notes of stone fruit, gentle minerality, and a long, crisp finish, this wine is designed for summer sipping. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 Common types of stone fruit include peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums and apricots. Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for stone fruit

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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 8 Jul. 2025.

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