fruit · noun C or U /fruːt/
Word family
Nouns: fruit, fruition
Adjectives: fruitful, fruitless, fruity
Adverbs: fruitfully, fruitlessly
fruit
A1 something such as an apple or orange that grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and can be eaten as food
Dictionary examples:
fresh fruit
dried fruit
fruit juice
I eat three or four pieces of fruit a day.
I like exotic fruit, like mangoes and papayas.
He runs a fruit and vegetable stand at the outdoor market.
Learner example:
After those, maybe some fresh fruit salad with fruit juice. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)
bear fruit
C2 If something that someone does bears fruit, it produces successful results.
Dictionary example:
Our decision is just beginning to bear fruit.
Learner example:
Being friendly at work may not necessarily be easy, but it always bears fruit. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)
the fruit(s) of sth
C2 the good result of someone's work or actions
Dictionary example:
The fruits of economic growth are starting to make a difference in the lives of many workers.
Learner example:
After weeks and months of rehearsals, at last I was able to see the fruits of their work, as well as mine. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)