1fruit 
/ˈfru:t/ noun
plural fruits /ˈfru:t/ noun 1 a : a usually sweet food (such as a blueberry, orange, or apple) that grows on a tree or bush [count] ▪ apples, oranges, and other fruits [noncount] ▪ a bowl/piece of fruit — often used before another noun ▪ fruit salad [=a mixture of fruits cut into small pieces] ▪ fruit juice ▪ a fruit tree [=a tree that bears fruit] — see color picture; see also forbidden fruit
b [count] technical : the part of a plant that has the seeds in it (such as the pod of a pea, a nut, a grain, or a berry) 2 [count] : a result or reward that comes from some action or activity — usually plural ▪ They're finally able to enjoy the fruits of their labors. ▪ We hope that we'll be able to share in the fruits of victory. 3 [count] : something that exists naturally in the world and is useful to people — usually plural ▪ We need to remember that the fruits of the earth belong to us all.
b [count] technical : the part of a plant that has the seeds in it (such as the pod of a pea, a nut, a grain, or a berry)
bear fruit — see 2bear
the fruit of someone's loins — see loin
