Master 250 most common fruit vocabulary in English

Fruit vocabulary

Pronunciation

Example

Citrus fruit

/ˈsɪt.rəs fruːt/

I really love eating citrus fruit 

Lime

/laɪm/

The bartender squeezed a fresh lime into the cocktail for a tangy flavor.

Lemon

/ˈlem.ən/

She added a squeeze of lemon to her tea to give it a refreshing taste.

Kaffir lime

/ˈkæf.ər laɪm/

The kaffir lime leaves added a distinct flavor to the Thai curry.

Apricot 

/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

The ripe apricot was juicy and sweet, making it a perfect summer snack.

Pomelo 

/ˈpɒm.ɪ.ləʊ/

The pomelo is a large citrus fruit with a thick rind and a sweet, tangy taste.

Grapefruit

/ˈɡreɪp.fruːt/

I prefer grapefruit because it is larger than an orange but tastes less sweet.

Orange

/ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/

He peeled the orange and savored the segments, enjoying the burst of citrus flavor.

Quince

/kwɪns/

She made a delicious quince jelly using the fragrant and tart quinces from her garden.

Tangerine

/ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/ 

The sweet aroma of tangerines filled the room as she peeled one open.

Mandarin

/ˈmæn.də.rɪnz/

The mandarins were easy to peel and made for a convenient snack.

Clementine

/ˌklɛm.ənˈtiːn/

The clementines were small and seedless, perfect for packing in lunch boxes.

Satsuma

/sætˈsuː.mə/

He savored the delicate flavor of the satsuma, a type of mandarin orange.

Kumquat

/ˈkʌm.kwɑːt/

She popped a kumquat into her mouth, enjoying the burst of tartness and sweetness.

Yuzu

/ˈjuː.zuː/

The yuzu fruit, popular in Japanese cuisine, added a citrusy aroma to the dish.

Calamondin

/ˌkæl.əˈmɒn.dɪn/

The calamondin was a small, sour citrus fruit commonly used in marmalades and preserves.

Key lime

/ki laɪm/

The key lime pie had a tart and creamy filling made from key limes.

Finger lime

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡər laɪm/ 

The finger lime, also known as caviar lime, had tiny citrus pearls that added a burst of flavor to dishes.

Persian lime

/ˈpɜːr.ʒən laɪm/

She squeezed some Persian lime juice over the grilled fish for added freshness.

Sudachi

/ˈsuː.dɑː.tʃiː/

The sudachi, a type of Japanese citrus fruit, was used to make a tangy dressing for the salad.

Fruit vocabulary

Pronunciation

Example

Dragon fruit

/’drægənfru:t/

The vibrant pink dragon fruit with its unique appearance and mild taste was a delightful addition to the fruit salad.

Citron 

/´sitrən/

The citron has a thick, bumpy rind and a tangy flavor that adds a refreshing twist to beverages.

Avocado

/¸ævə´ka:dou/

She spread mashed avocado on her toast and sprinkled it with salt and pepper for a healthy and creamy breakfast.

Cherries

/ˈʧɛriz/

The bowl was filled with plump and juicy cherries, perfect for snacking on a sunny day.

Jujube 

/´dʒu:dʒu:b/

The dried jujube fruits were chewy and had a natural sweetness that made them a popular snack.

Chokeberry 

/ˈtʃoʊk.ber.i/

The chokeberry, with its deep purple color and tart taste, is often used in jams and desserts.

Coconut 

/’koukənʌt/

She sipped the refreshing coconut water straight from the coconut on a hot summer day.

Peach almond fruit 

/piʧ ˈɑmənd fruːt/

The peach almond fruit had a fuzzy exterior and a sweet, nutty taste.

Date 

/deɪt fruːt/

The sticky and sweet date fruit is a common ingredient in Middle Eastern desserts.

Longan

/lɔɳgən/

The longan, a tropical fruit similar to lychee, has translucent flesh and a sweet, aromatic taste.

Lychee

/’li:tʃi:/

The lychee had a rough, spiky exterior, but inside, the white flesh was sweet and juicy.

Red Cashew

/rɛd ˈkæˌʃu/

The red cashew nuts were crunchy and had a rich, buttery flavor.

Mango 

/´mæηgou/

The ripe mango was juicy and fragrant, making it a tropical favorite.

Peach

/pitʃ/

She bit into the ripe peach and savored its sweet and succulent flesh.

Rambutan

/ræmˈbuːtən/

The rambutan, with its hairy red exterior and sweet, juicy flesh, is a tropical treat.

Walnuts

/ˈwɔlˌnʌts/

The walnuts had a hard shell that cracked open to reveal the meaty and nutty kernel inside.

Almond

/’a:mənd/

She enjoyed a handful of roasted almonds as a healthy snack, savoring their crunchy texture and delicate flavor.

Fruit vocabulary

Pronunciation

Example

Apple

/’æpl/

She took a crisp bite of the apple and enjoyed its sweet and juicy flesh.

Pear

/peə/

The ripe pear had a smooth texture and a delicate, sweet flavor.

Crabapple

/ˈkræb.æp.əl/

The small crabapples added a tangy flavor to the apple pie she baked.

Medlar

/ˈmɛd.lər/

After being left to bleat, the medlars turned soft and sweet, ready to be enjoyed.

Rowanberry

/ˈroʊ.ənˌbɛr.i/ 

The bright red rowanberries were harvested and used to make a flavorful rowanberry jam.

Hawthorn

/ˈhɑː.θɔːrn/

She gathered hawthorn berries from the tree to make a homemade hawthorn tea known for its health benefits.

Serviceberry

/ˈsɜː.vɪsˌbɛr.i/

The ripe serviceberries were picked and used to bake a delicious serviceberry pie.

Loquat

/ˈloʊ.kwɑːt/

He savored the juicy loquat fruit, enjoying its unique blend of tangy and sweet flavors.

Juneberry

/ˈdʒun.ˌbɛr.i/

She prepared a batch of homemade jam using the plump and juicy juneberries she picked from the garden.

Cotoneaster

/kəʊ.təˈniː.stər/

The cotoneaster bush bore small red berries that added a pop of color to the landscape.

Service apple

/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌæp.əl/

The service apples were slightly tart and were perfect for making applesauce.

Wild apple

/waɪld ˈæp.əl/

He stumbled upon a wild apple tree while hiking and enjoyed the tartness of the wild apples he plucked from its branches.

Fruit vocabulary

Pronunciation

Example

Strawberry

/ˈstrɑːˌber.i/

The ripe strawberry was plump and sweet, perfect for topping a bowl of ice cream.

Black Mulberry

/blæk ˈmʌlˌbɛri/

She enjoyed the sweet and juicy black mulberries straight from the tree.

Cranberry 

/’krænbəri/

The tartness of the cranberries added a refreshing zing to the salad.

Muntingia

/Muntingia/

The Muntingia fruit, also known as strawberry tree fruit, has a unique flavor that is a cross between strawberries and cherries.

Blackberries

/´blækbəri/

She picked a handful of plump and ripe blackberries from the bush.

Kiwi 

/ˈkiː.wiː/

The green kiwi was packed with vitamins and had a refreshing, slightly tart taste.

Grape 

/greɪp/

He savored the burst of sweetness as he bit into a juicy grape.

Bonbon results

/Bonbon rɪˈzʌlts/

The bonbon results were a mix of different flavors, including strawberry, lemon, and blackcurrant.

Wampee 

/wampee/

The wampee fruit, with its tropical and tangy taste, is a favorite in Southeast Asian cuisine.

English fruit vocabulary

Pronunciation

Example

Watermelon

/ˈwɔː.tərˌmɛl.ən/

The juicy watermelon slices were a refreshing treat on a hot summer day.

Cantaloupe

/ˈkæn.tə.luːp/

He enjoyed a bowl of sweet and fragrant cantaloupe chunks for breakfast.

Honeydew melon

/ˈhʌn.iˌduː ˈmɛl.ən/

The honeydew melon was perfectly ripe and had a subtle, sweet flavor.

Cucumber

/ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

She sliced the cucumber and added it to the salad for a refreshing crunch.

Cucamelon

/ˈkjuː.kə.mɛl.ən/ 

The cucamelon, also known as a “mouse melon,” had a crunchy texture and a tangy flavor.

Cantaloupe

/ˈkæn.t̬ə.loʊp/

Cantaloupes from Texas are extremely good this year.

Melon

/ˈmel.ən/

I put oranges, bananas, and melons in the fruit salad.

English fruit vocabulary

Pronunciation

Example

Blueberry

/ˈbluː.bər.i/

He enjoyed a bowl of yogurt topped with blueberries for breakfast.

Raspberry

/ˈræz.bər.i/ 

The raspberry bushes in her backyard were full of ripe, juicy berries.

Blackberry

/ˈblæk.bər.i/

They went blackberry picking and filled their baskets with plump blackberries.

Boysenberry

/ˈbɔɪ.zən.bər.i/

The boysenberry jam spread on toast was a delightful morning treat.

Gooseberry

/ˈɡuːs.bər.i/

Grandma used the gooseberries from her garden to make a tangy gooseberry pie.

Elderberry

/ˈɛl.dər.bər.i/

The elderberry syrup was believed to have immune-boosting properties.

Lingonberry

/ˈlɪŋ.ɡən.bər.i/

Lingonberry jam is a popular condiment in Scandinavian cuisine.

Huckleberry

/ˈhʌk.l̩.bər.i/ 

The huckleberries were foraged in the forest and added a sweet-tart flavor to the pancakes.

Mulberry

/ˈmʌl.bər.i/ 

The children climbed the mulberry tree and enjoyed eating the ripe berries.

Loganberry

/ˈloʊ.ɡən.bər.i/

The loganberry plants produced a hybrid fruit with a unique flavor.

Marionberry

/ˈmær.i.ən.bər.i/

The marionberry pie was a local specialty in the Pacific Northwest.

Dewberry

/ˈduː.bər.i/

She savored the sweet taste of dewberries picked on a summer hike.

Cloudberry

/ˈklaʊd.bər.i/

Cloudberry jam is a delicacy often enjoyed in Nordic countries.

Bilberry

/ˈbɪl.bər.i/

The bilberries were used to make a flavorful compote.

Currant

/ˈkʌr.ənt/

The currants added a burst of tartness to the dessert.

Juniper berry

/ˈdʒuː.nɪ.pər ˈbɛr.i/

Juniper berries are a key ingredient in gin production.

Acai berry

/ˌa.saɪ ˈbɛr.i/ 

The acai berry smoothie was a popular choice among health-conscious individuals.

Chokeberry

/ˈtʃoʊk.bər.i/

Chokeberries were used in making antioxidant-rich juices and jams.

Fruit name vocabulary

Pronunciation

Example

Papaya

/pəˈpaɪə/

The papaya smoothie was a perfect blend of sweetness and freshness.

Banana

/bəˈnænə/

She grabbed a ripe banana as a quick and healthy snack.

Guava

/ˈɡwɑːvə/

The sweet aroma of guava filled the room as they cut into the ripe fruit.

Passion fruit

/ˈpæʃən frut/

The tangy and fragrant passion fruit added a burst of flavor to the dessert.

Durian

/ˈdʊriən/

Despite its strong smell, the creamy flesh of the durian was enjoyed by many.

Jackfruit

/ˈdʒækˌfrut/ 

The jackfruit had a unique taste and was often used as a meat substitute in vegan dishes.

Mangosteen

/ˈmæŋɡoʊˌstiːn/

They savored the sweet and tangy flavor of the mangosteen segments.

Pomegranate

/ˈpɑːmˌɡrænɪt/

The pomegranate seeds added a delightful crunch to the salad.

Fig

/fɪɡ/

They enjoyed fresh figs with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Persimmon

/pərˈsɪmən/

The ripe persimmon was soft and had a sweet, honey-like taste.

Breadfruit

/ˈbrɛdˌfrut/

The roasted breadfruit had a starchy texture similar to potatoes.

English idioms related to fruits

Meaning

The apple of my eye

the person who someone loves most and is very proud of

A bad/rotten apple

one bad person who has a bad effect on others in a group

The cherry on top

something that makes something that is already good even better, or perfect:

To go bananas

to become angry, crazy or silly

To spill the beans

to tell somebody something that should be kept secret or private

To go pear-shaped

go wrong

To be in a pickle

in a difficult or unpleasant situation

To go nuts

to become extremely angry

To be a peach

To be easy-going and friendly

To be like comparing apples and oranges

Compare two things that are fundamentally different and thus not easily comparable

To be the grapevine

by talking in an informal way to other people

To be in a lemon

in a problematic or difficult situation

To be in a plum job

in a desirable or excellent job or position

To be a tough nut to crack

a person or situation that is difficult to understand, solve, or deal with

To be a sour grape

someone who is unhappy about something they cannot have or achieve

To be the apple of discord

something or someone that causes disagreements, or conflict among people

To go bananas over someone

become very excited, enthusiastic with someone

To bear fruit

produce successful results

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Word

Pineapple

Ambarella 

Tamarind

Green Apple 

Orange