Stone Fruit (Noun)
Meaning
Fleshy indehiscent fruit with a single seed: e.g. almond; peach; plum; cherry; elderberry; olive; jujube.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer's market had a wide variety of stone fruits, including peaches, plums, and cherries.
- The chef carefully sliced the stone fruit and arranged it on a platter to be served as a refreshing snack.
- The stone fruits were ripe and ready to eat, but the farmer decided to leave them on the tree for a few more days to see if they would sweeten up.
- The stone fruit tree was a favorite among the local wildlife, who would come to feast on the ripe fruit throughout the summer.
- The artisanal jam maker used only the freshest stone fruits to create her signature flavors, including a popular apricot and plum combination.