Basic Nouns - Fruits

Here you will learn some English nouns related to fruits such as "apple", "grape", and "cherry".

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Basic Nouns

a small, dark purple fruit that grows on the elder tree and is commonly used for culinary purposes and herbal remedies

Ex: I added some dried elderberries to my morning oatmeal for a burst of natural sweetness .

a very large edible fruit of the fig family that grows in tropical areas, especially in India

Ex: I used jackfruit as a filling for my vegan burritos .
pawpaw [noun]

a North American fruit oblong in shape and green in color that has an edible yellow flesh

Ex: I blended pawpaw with yogurt for a quick and refreshing snack .
tangelo [noun]

an orange-like fruit that is the product of crossing a grapefruit tree with a tangerine tree

Ex: She sliced open a tangelo and savored its juicy segments as a refreshing snack .
marang [noun]

a tropical fruit with a spiky green exterior, creamy flesh, and a sweet, custard-like taste

Ex: The marang ice cream had a velvety texture and a delightful sweetness.

a large tropical fruit with a sweet fleshy pulp, which is mainly American

Ex: The custard apple 's natural sweetness makes it a perfect filling for homemade pies and tarts .
rambutan [noun]

a red tropical fruit with a slightly acidic taste, covered with soft spines, originally growing in Southeast Asia

Ex: I love peeling the spiky skin of a rambutan and enjoying the juicy flesh inside .
mulberry [noun]

a sweet and juicy fruit that comes in various colors, typically dark purple or red

Ex: Harvesting mulberries can be a bit messy due to their soft texture , which easily stains fingers and clothes .
apple [noun]

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Ex: I placed the shiny red apple in the basket .
banana [noun]

a soft fruit that is long and curved and has hard yellow skin

Ex: My mom peeled a ripe banana for me .
orange [noun]

a fruit that is juicy and round and has thick skin

Ex: The market had ripe oranges with bright orange peels .

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

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grape [noun]

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

Ex: I ate a handful of sweet grapes for a refreshing snack .

a large, round, and juicy fruit that is red on the inside and has green stripes on its hard and thick skin

Ex: The children enjoyed a refreshing slice of watermelon on a hot summer day .

a sweet large and tropical fruit that has brown skin, pointy leaves, and yellow flesh which is very juicy

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mango [noun]

a sweet yellow fruit with a thin skin that grows in hot areas

Ex: Including mangoes in your diet can provide a boost of vitamins and antioxidants .
cherry [noun]

a small and round fruit with mainly red skin and a pit

Ex: The market had baskets of cherries on display , enticing shoppers with their vibrant color .

a sweet small fruit dark blue in color, grown in North America

Ex: My husband is making a refreshing blueberry lemonade to beat the summer heat .
peach [noun]

a soft and juicy fruit that has a pit in the middle and its skin has extremely little hairs on it

Ex: Peaches are packed with antioxidants that help protect your body against harmful free radicals .
apricot [noun]

a small yellow or orange fruit with juicy flesh and a large pit

Ex: He used diced apricots to add a sweet and tangy flavor to his chicken salad .
pear [noun]

a sweet yellow or green bell-shaped fruit with a lot of juice

Ex: I like to bake a pear tart with a buttery crust and a sweet pear filling .

a round, citrusy fruit with yellow-orange skin, like a large orange

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coconut [noun]

a large fruit with a hard shell and edible white flesh inside containing a milky liquid

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an edible soft berry that is red or black in color and grows on bushes

Ex: They added raspberries to the salad for a burst of color and flavor .

a tiny soft fruit with a sweet taste and black color that grows on a thorny bush

Ex: The bakery offered blackberry muffins as a seasonal treat during the summer months .
papaya [noun]

an oval tropical fruit with an orange-yellow flesh containing black seeds

Ex: She enjoyed a bowl of ripe papaya chunks for breakfast , finding them sweet and refreshing .

a small orange fruit with loose skin and juicy flesh

Ex: The fruit bowl on the kitchen counter was filled with oranges , apples , and tangerines .
kiwi [noun]

an oval fruit with hairy brown skin and green flesh

Ex: I love the crunch and juiciness of freshly sliced kiwi in my summer fruit salad .

a round fruit with a thick red skin, containing many red edible seeds that are of sour or sweet taste

Ex: She admired the vibrant red color of the pomegranate as she prepared to open it .
avocado [noun]

a bell-shaped tropical fruit with bright green flesh, dark skin and a big stony seed

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a round fruit of the melon family that has a sweet and juicy orange flesh and a netted rind which is typically beige or tan in color

Ex: The grocery store had a display of ripe cantaloupes near the entrance .
lemon [noun]

a juicy sour fruit that is round and has thick yellow skin

Ex: He made a pitcher of homemade lemonade with freshly squeezed lemons .
lime [noun]

a round green fruit with a sour taste

Ex: She plucked a ripe lime from the tree in the backyard to use in her recipe .

a very small red berry with a sour taste

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plum [noun]

a small round fruit with juicy flesh and purple or yellow skin and a pit

Ex: The market sold a variety of plums , from deep purple to golden yellow , each with its unique flavor .
date [noun]

a small brown fruit with a sweet taste and a hard seed

Ex: He enjoyed a dessert of sticky toffee pudding made with dates , served warm with vanilla ice cream .
olive [noun]

a very small, typically green fruit with a hard seed and a bitter taste, eaten or used to extract oil from

Ex: He snacked on a bowl of marinated olives , enjoying their salty and tangy flavor .

a type of melon with a juicy flesh that is usually light green in color and a smooth rind that typically has a green or yellowish color

Ex: The salad was topped with fresh honeydew melon cubes .
fig [noun]

a soft, sweet fruit with a thin skin and many small seeds, often eaten fresh or dried

Ex: He bought a box of figs from the local farmers ' market .

a tomato-like fruit with orange skin that is bittersweet in taste

Ex: She savored the sweet and juicy flesh of a ripe persimmon , enjoying its unique flavor and texture .

a peach-like fruit with smooth yellow and red skin

Ex: The vibrant orange color of a ripe nectarine is so appealing .
mandarin [noun]

a small orange-like fruit with easily removable skin

Ex: They bought a crate of mandarins from the market to make freshly squeezed juice .
guava [noun]

a tropical fruit with pink juicy flesh, native to Mexico and Central America

Ex: The tropical fruit salad was bursting with flavor , featuring chunks of ripe guava alongside pineapple and mango .

a type of tropical fruit whose skin is purple in color and has many seeds within, native to South America

Ex: She sliced open a ripe passion fruit and scooped out the juicy seeds to enjoy as a refreshing snack .

a yellow or green tropical fruit with a juicy pulp that looks like a star when sliced

Ex: I could n't resist taking a bite of the star fruit , enjoying its crisp texture and the delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors .
prune [noun]

a dried plum, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking

Ex: He bought a bag of prunes for a healthy snack .

a small yellowish-green or red fruit with a sharp flavor, growing on thorny bushes

Ex: She picked fresh gooseberries from the garden to make a tangy and sweet gooseberry jam .
dewberry [noun]

the bluish-black fruit resembling a blackberry, growing on a bush

Ex: I discovered a secret spot where dewberries grow abundantly , and it 's my little hidden treasure .

a type of apple known for its sweet and crisp texture, popular for eating fresh and used in various culinary applications

Ex: Honeycrisp apples are right over here in the apple section .

a type of small citrusy fruit, orange in color, with a loose skin, grown in southern Africa

Ex: Clementine is my sister's favorite fruit.
pumpkin [noun]

a large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds

Ex: The farmer 's market had a display of pumpkins in various shapes and sizes for sale .