ESL Vocabulary for Fruit
Fruit
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plum
a small, round or oval fruit with a smooth skin and sweet or tart flavor, often purple or reddish in color
Easy Examples
- A plum is a sweet fruit with a smooth skin.
- Plums can be red or purple.
- Plums are yummy.
Harder Examples
- She enjoyed the juicy sweetness of a ripe plum on a hot day.
- Plums are often used in jams, jellies, and desserts.
- They picked plums from the tree in their backyard and made a delicious pie.
pomegranate
a fruit with a tough, leathery skin and juicy, seed-filled interior, known for its sweet and slightly tangy flavor
Easy Examples
- A pomegranate is a fruit with juicy seeds.
- Pomegranates are sweet and a bit tangy.
- Pomegranates are fun to eat.
Harder Examples
- Pomegranates are praised for their antioxidant-rich seeds.
- The vibrant red color of pomegranate seeds adds beauty to salads.
- He savored the refreshing taste of pomegranate juice on a sunny afternoon.
strawberry
a small, red or pink fruit with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, often used in desserts, jams, and beverages
Easy Examples
- A strawberry is a red fruit with tiny seeds on the outside.
- Strawberries are sweet and tasty.
- Strawberries are good in desserts.
Harder Examples
- She enjoyed a bowl of fresh strawberries with whipped cream.
- Strawberry picking is a popular summer activity for families.
- They made strawberry smoothies with yogurt for a healthy breakfast.
tomato
a red or yellowish fruit with a thin skin, often used as a vegetable in cooking and salads
Easy Examples
- A tomato is a round, red fruit used in cooking.
- Tomatoes can be sliced in salads.
- Tomato sauce is yummy on pasta.
Harder Examples
- Tomatoes are a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.
- He grew tomatoes in his backyard garden for fresh, homemade salsa.
- They added slices of tomato to their sandwiches for extra flavor.
watermelon
a large, green-skinned fruit with sweet, juicy, and refreshing pink or red flesh
Easy Examples
- Watermelon is a big, juicy fruit with pink or red inside.
- Watermelon is great in the summer.
- Watermelon is refreshing.
Harder Examples
- They enjoyed slices of cold watermelon by the pool on a hot summer day.
- Watermelon is a popular choice for picnics and barbecues.
- She used a melon baller to create bite-sized watermelon pieces for a fruit salad.
apple
a round or oval fruit with a smooth skin, crisp texture, and a range of sweet to tart flavors
Easy Examples
- An apple is a crispy fruit that comes in many colors.
- Apples are good for snacks or pies.
- Apple pie is delicious.
Harder Examples
- He packed a crunchy apple in his lunch as a healthy snack.
- Apples are often used to make pies, crisps, and applesauce.
- They went apple picking at the orchard and filled a basket with fresh apples.
apricot
a small, round or oval fruit with a velvety skin and sweet, juicy flesh, often orange or yellow in color
Easy Examples
- An apricot is a small, orange fruit.
- Apricots are sweet and a bit tangy.
- Dried apricots are a tasty snack.
Harder Examples
- Apricots are delicious when eaten fresh or dried as a snack.
- She baked apricot pastries for a special brunch with friends.
- They made apricot preserves using ripe apricots and sugar.
avocado
a creamy-textured fruit with a green or blackish skin and a mild, nutty flavor
Easy Examples
- An avocado is a green fruit with creamy flesh.
- Avocado is good in sandwiches or guacamole.
- Avocado is healthy.
Harder Examples
- Avocado is a versatile ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and guacamole.
- He spread mashed avocado on toast and topped it with a poached egg.
- They used ripe avocados to make a refreshing avocado salad.
banana
a curved fruit with a yellow or green peel and sweet, soft flesh with a mild flavor
Easy Examples
- A banana is a yellow, curved fruit.
- Bananas are a quick and easy snack.
- Bananas are yummy in smoothies.
Harder Examples
- She added sliced bananas to her morning cereal for extra sweetness.
- Bananas are a portable and convenient snack for on-the-go.
- He blended frozen bananas to make a creamy banana smoothie.
blackberry
a small, dark purple or black fruit with a sweet-tart flavor, often used in pies, jams, and desserts
Easy Examples
- A blackberry is a dark purple fruit with tiny seeds.
- Blackberries are used in desserts and jams.
- Blackberry pie is tasty.
Harder Examples
- Blackberries grow wild in many regions and are foraged by berry enthusiasts.
- She picked fresh blackberries and used them to make a blackberry cobbler.
- They enjoyed blackberry pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
blueberry
a small, round fruit with a blue-purple skin and a sweet-tart flavor, often used in baking and smoothies
Easy Examples
- A blueberry is a small, blue fruit.
- Blueberries are sweet and good in muffins.
- Blueberries are healthy.
Harder Examples
- Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and considered a superfood.
- He added blueberries to his pancake batter for a burst of flavor.
- They made a refreshing blueberry and spinach smoothie for breakfast.
cherry
a small, round fruit with a red or dark red skin and a sweet or tart flavor, often used in pies and desserts
Easy Examples
- A cherry is a small fruit that can be red or black.
- Cherries are used in pies and desserts.
- Cherries are sweet and delicious.
Harder Examples
- She snacked on a bowl of cherries while reading a book.
- Cherries are a popular topping for ice cream sundaes.
- They pitted fresh cherries to make homemade cherry jam.
dragon fruit
a tropical fruit with bright pink or yellow skin and white or red flesh speckled with black seeds
Easy Examples
- Dragon fruit is a tropical fruit with bright pink or yellow skin.
- Dragon fruit has sweet and juicy flesh.
- Dragon fruit is exotic.
Harder Examples
- Dragon fruit is known for its vibrant appearance and mild, sweet taste.
- He sliced dragon fruit and added it to a fruit salad for a tropical twist.
- They enjoyed the exotic flavor of dragon fruit in a smoothie bowl.
kiwi
a small, green or brown fruit with fuzzy skin and bright green flesh with tiny black seeds, known for its sweet and tangy flavor
Easy Examples
- A kiwi is a small, green fruit with tiny black seeds.
- Kiwi is tangy and good in fruit salads.
- Kiwi is fun to eat.
Harder Examples
- Kiwi slices add a colorful and refreshing touch to fruit salads.
- Kiwi is a good source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- She scooped out kiwi halves with a spoon for a quick and healthy snack.
lemon
a bright yellow citrus fruit known for its sour and tangy flavor, often used in cooking, baking, and beverages
Easy Examples
- A lemon is a yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.
- Lemon juice is used in cooking and drinks.
- Lemons add flavor to food.
Harder Examples
- Lemon juice is a common ingredient in salad dressings and marinades.
- He zested a lemon to add a burst of flavor to his dessert.
- They squeezed fresh lemon juice into their glasses of iced tea.
lime
a small, green citrus fruit with a tart flavor, often used in cocktails, marinades, and desserts
Easy Examples
- A lime is a small, green citrus fruit with a tart flavor.
- Limes are used in cocktails and cooking.
- Lime zest is flavorful.
Harder Examples
- Lime wedges are used as a garnish for many tropical drinks.
- She squeezed lime juice onto her tacos for a zesty kick.
- They made a refreshing pitcher of limeade on a hot summer day.
orange
a round or oval citrus fruit with a bright orange peel and sweet, juicy flesh, often eaten fresh or juiced
Easy Examples
- An orange is a round citrus fruit with sweet and tangy flavor.
- Oranges are juicy and make tasty juice.
- Orange juice is great for breakfast.
Harder Examples
- Oranges are a popular source of vitamin C and are known for their refreshing taste.
- He peeled an orange and shared the juicy segments with his family.
- They enjoyed a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice for breakfast.
peach
a round or slightly flattened fruit with fuzzy skin and sweet, juicy flesh, often yellow or orange in color
Easy Examples
- A peach is a juicy fruit with fuzzy skin.
- Peaches are sweet and good in desserts.
- Peaches are a summer treat.
Harder Examples
- She bit into a ripe peach, savoring its sweet and fragrant flavor.
- Peaches are a favorite ingredient in pies, cobblers, and jams.
- They bought a basket of fresh peaches at the farmers' market.
pear
a fruit with a distinctive pear shape, smooth skin, and sweet, juicy flesh, often green or yellow
Easy Examples
- A pear is a fruit with thin skin and sweet flesh.
- Pears can be eaten fresh or in salads.
- Pears are yummy.
Harder Examples
- He sliced a ripe pear and enjoyed its crisp and juicy texture.
- Pears are often paired with cheese for a delightful appetizer.
- They harvested pears from their backyard orchard in the fall.
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