soft fruit

noun

chiefly British
: small fruits (such as berries) that do not have pits or stones

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Many of the fruits featured in this drink are tropical fruits common throughout Central America, including marañón (cashew fruit), the creamy soft fruit mamey, and small, slightly sour plums known as jocotes. Karla Tatiana Vasquez, Saveur, 29 May 2024 Balanced and crisp mid palate with soft fruit, bright acidity, firm tannins. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Vivid spice and leather notes liven up its soft fruit bouquet. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024 The batter is incredibly simple and holds any soft fruit beautifully. Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 To determine if your knife needs to be sharpened, simply test it out on a piece of soft fruit like a tomato or even a sheet of paper. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023 Some of the soft fruit harvests have now come to an end. Elizabeth Waddington, Treehugger, 15 Aug. 2023

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“Soft fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soft%20fruit. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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