fruits

fruits · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of fruit; multiple types or pieces of the sweet, fleshy products of trees or plants containing seeds.

  2. 2.

    The positive results or benefits of actions or efforts.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fruits of one's labor — the rewards earned through hard work
  • •
    bear fruits — to produce positive results

Related words

See also: fruit, harvest, vegetable
Synonyms: produce

Etymology

Plural of fruit, from Old French fruit, from Latin fructus ("enjoyment, produce, fruit").