stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

Examples of stone fruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The rye whisky is smooth and spicy, with caramel, vanilla, and pepper flavors and hints of stone fruit. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 In the fridge, keep ethylene-producers in a different crisper drawer than ethylene-sensitive items like bananas, broccoli, citrus, melons, and stone fruit. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2024 Stylistically, rosé wines typically feature red berries, along with floral elements, citric notes, and, sometimes, stone fruit flavors. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 Peak mango season is generally from May through September, and the stone fruit recently received extra attention thanks to Pinterest. Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for stone fruit 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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