fruit

/fruːt/

Definitions

1. noun

The sweet and fleshy part of a plant that grows from a flower and contains seeds.

“She picked a few apples from the tree to make a pie.”

2. noun

A source of pleasure or enjoyment, especially a person or thing that is attractive or charming.

“The concert was the fruit of years of hard work and dedication.”

3. verb

To produce or yield fruit.

“The trees will fruit in the spring.”

4. verb

To produce something as a result of effort or action.

“The new policy will fruit in increased profits for the company.”

5. noun

The result or product of an action or effort.

“The fruit of her labor was a beautiful piece of art.”

Synonyms

  • produce
  • yield

Antonyms

  • vegetable
  • waste