stone fruit

noun

: a fruit with a stony endocarp : drupe

Examples of stone fruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Some stone fruit species perform best with spring pruning, especially nectarine and peach trees. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

There are some floral notes on the palate as well, along with classic Four Roses notes of vanilla, maple, brown sugar, stone fruit, oak, and black pepper. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026

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

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