fruit salad
Americannoun
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fruit salads
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of fruit salad
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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“The uniform in itself was one thing, all that salad dressing — fruit salad, we’d call it — his medals. Once I put that jacket on, I became the commander in chief.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2024
What impressed this 11-year-old more was that our last remaining can of fruit salad came down from the pantry.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
A summery fruit salad and spicy pork tenderloin might not seem the most natural pairing - until you consider the precedents of pork chops with apple sauce and Italian prosciutto with melon.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
He recalled that they dined on arugula spring salad, prosciutto-wrapped scallops with green beans and a strawberry fruit salad dessert.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2023
“We’re also having mashed potatoes, fruit salad, coleslaw, and carrot and celery sticks. I am sure you’ll find something to eat,” Gay replied.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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