stone fruit

American  

noun

1. a fruit with a stone or hard endocarp, as a peach or plum; drupe.

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stone fruit British  

noun

1. the nontechnical name for drupe

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Etymology

Origin of stone fruit

First recorded in 1515–25

Example Sentences

Tasting notes: Juicy stone fruit flavors with bright acidity and a lingering mineral finish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

By June, peach season is well underway and I’m knee-deep in turning out goodies that pay homage to my favorite sunset-hued, fuzzy stone fruit.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025

Another checks the temperature of her bathwater as she eats a juicy piece of stone fruit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

Peaches, plums or any other stone fruit from the store will work out just fine.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2023

To grow stone fruit successfully, the soil must contain a fair quantity of lime; moreover the trees, especially if trained against walls, must be kept well-watered at the stoning period.

From Small Gardens and How to Make the Most of Them by Biddle, Violet Purton