fruit tree
noun
a tree bearing edible fruit.
fruit trees
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pluralof fruit tree.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Her life savings are tied up in a two-storey house in the planned development area, surrounded by ornamental and fruit trees.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
The gardens are also home to fruit trees, planting beds, and “mature gardens,” the property description noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026
The bees also visit fruit trees and wildflowers that bloom early in the season.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
Every spring, caterpillars infested the fruit trees at their property’s edge, and every July the children watched from the porch as their father used a torch to burn out the larvae.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
He walked with an accustomed tread through the acres of fruit trees, where the least energetic could find an easy if unsatisfying meal.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
