fruit tree

noun

1. a tree bearing edible fruit.

fruit tree

noun

1. any tree that bears edible fruit

Word History and Origins

Origin of fruit tree¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

They laid out a quarantine map, banned commercial nurseries inside its perimeter from selling fruit trees, and stripped off what fruit they were bearing.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re going to really go nuts with the tropical fruit trees.

From Salon

The yard already had a few fruit trees — fig, plum, pomegranate and guava — and she’s added a few more, including a Meyer lemon, apricot and orange.

From Los Angeles Times

Chickens and ducks live in a rustic L-shaped structure in the back and fruit trees line the property’s perimeter.

From Los Angeles Times

Can squirrels be kept from trashing L.A.’s backyard bird feeders and fruit trees?

From Los Angeles Times