stone fruit

noun

1. a fruit with a stone or hard endocarp, as a peach or plum; drupe.

stone fruit

noun

1. the nontechnical name for drupe

Word History and Origins

Origin of stone fruit¹

First recorded in 1515–25

Example Sentences

Crops at risk of this particular invasive species include pome and stone fruits, citrus, dates, avocados and many vegetables, particularly tomatoes and peppers.

From Los Angeles Times

For stone fruits, apples and cucumbers, rinse in cold, running water for up to a minute to remove dirt, microbes and any wax coating.

From Salon

Other than that, eggs and bacon, and lots of stone fruit berries.

From Los Angeles Times

Tan: It’s brimming with lots of stone fruits, especially cherries and plums.

From Seattle Times

Like plums and apricots, peaches are stone fruits, which means they have a thin outer skin and a large pit in the center.

From Seattle Times