first fruits

American  

plural noun

1. the earliest fruit of the season.

2. the first products or results of anything.

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first fruits British  

plural noun

1. the first results, products, or profits of an undertaking

2. fruit that ripens first

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Etymology

Origin of first fruits

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Diogo Rau, Lilly’s chief information and digital officer, cautioned that it still might take years to get the first fruits of AI-powered drug discovery into the hands of patients, likely into the 2030s.

From The Wall Street Journal

It will also see the first fruits of the National Film and Television School Sean Connery Talent Lab which has allowed six young filmmakers to make their first short films.

From BBC

This week sees the first fruits of that venture, as she releases her fourth album, Venus, on her Sommer House imprint.

From BBC

As the effects of the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV- 2 continue to recede, trials of Long Covid treatments may serve up their first fruits.

From Science Magazine

When you hear the word "citrus," lemons, limes or oranges are likely the first fruits that come to mind.

From Salon