fruit cup

noun

1. an assortment of fruits cut into sections or pieces and served in a cup or a glass as an appetizer or dessert.

fruit cup

noun

1. a variety of fruits served in a cup or glass as an appetizer or dessert

Word History and Origins

Origin of fruit cup¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

For a menu serve a fruit cup in the parlor before asking the guests to the dining room.

From Project Gutenberg

Generally speaking, oysters on the half shell buried in ice, a cocktail, or a fruit cup constitutes the first course.

From Project Gutenberg