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fruits

Pronunciation: [fruːts]

Word

Context: "food"

(noun) the sweet and colorful parts of plants that we can eat. They often grow on trees or bushes and are usually healthy and tasty. Fruits include apples, bananas, and oranges.

Example

I had a delicious bowl of fruits for breakfast this morning.

Example

I didn't eat any fruits yesterday because I was too busy.

Example

What kinds of fruits do you like to eat?

Context: "results"

(noun) the things that grow from plants or trees as a result of a process. This meaning often talks about what you get after working on something. For example, if you plant a tree, the fruits are what it produces later.

Example

The fruits of her hard work were seen in her excellent grades.

Example

They did not see the fruits of their efforts until much later.

Example

What are the fruits of your recent projects?

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