stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

Examples of stone fruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Looking particularly gorgeous on a recent visit were the overflowing boxes of stone fruit varieties from Rojas Family Farms — delights rendered especially irresistible with a $4-per-pound mix-and-match deal. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Apricots are small stone fruits with a sweet, slightly tart taste and are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026

Royal Tokaji's expression opens with delicate floral aromas before revealing layers of crisp apple, pear, apricot and stone fruit. — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

There's no better way to put crates of peaches, plums, and other stone fruit to good use. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 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