| acorn |
An acorn is a very hard brown fruit that grows on a certain kind of tree called an oak. People can't eat acorns, but squirrels and chipmunks do. |
| alcohol |
Alcohol is a liquid often made from grain or fruit. Some drinks, such as beer and wine, have alcohol in them. Many adults enjoy the taste of alcohol in drinks, but alcohol can also make people feel and act differently from how they usually feel or act. Drinking some alcohol is usually OK for adults, but drinking a lot of alcohol can sometimes be bad. |
| apple |
An apple is a hard, round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin. Apples grow on trees. |
| avocado |
An avocado is a fruit that grows in wet and warm places in North America and South America. The skin on the outside is green or almost black. Inside, the fruit is light green or yellow, and there is a large seed. Avocados are not a sweet fruit, but many people like their taste. |
| banana |
A banana is a long, curved fruit with a thick green skin that becomes yellow. When the banana's skin is yellow, it is ready to eat. Bananas grow in bunches on trees in places where the weather is warm and there is plenty of rain. |
| berry |
A berry is a soft, small fruit that grows on bushes or trees. Strawberries and blueberries are some kinds of berries. |
| blossom |
The blossom is a part of a plant. It is the flower of a plant. Some plants have blossoms, but many plants do not. The blossom is the part of a flowering plant that makes the seed or fruit of the plant. |
| cherry |
A cherry is a small, round, red fruit that grows on a certain type of tree. Some kinds of cherries are sweet, but some are not. People often eat sweet cherries, and sometimes they are baked in pies. [2 definitions] |
| chili |
A chili is the fruit of a pepper plant. A chili has a strong, sharp taste, and sometimes it is very spicy. Chilies are often called chili peppers. Chilies are often red or green. [1/2 definitions] |
| chili pepper |
Chili peppers are the fruit of certain kinds of pepper plants. They are also called chilies. A chili pepper has a strong, hot taste. Because it tastes very different from other fruits, we usually call a chili pepper a vegetable. Some chili peppers are very spicy. |
| chocolate |
A small piece of chocolate candy that is round or some other shape is called a chocolate. Chocolates are often filled with things like nuts or sweet fruit. [1/3 definitions] |
| coconut |
A coconut is the large fruit of a certain kind of tree that grows in warm places around the world. A coconut is very hard and brown on the outside. The inside of a coconut is white, and we can eat this part. This part is a little bit sweet and is often used in candies, cookies, and other foods. |
| cone |
Some kinds of trees produce things called cones that hold their seeds. We can't eat these cones, but they are really the fruit of the tree. Pine trees, and some trees similar to pines, grow cones for their seeds. [1/3 definitions] |
| cucumber |
A cucumber is a long fruit with dark green skin. Because it is not sweet, we usually call a cucumber a vegetable. Cucumbers are light green inside, and there are often seeds that you can eat. We usually don't cook cucumbers. We often eat them in salads with other vegetables. |
| cup |
A cup is a certain amount of something. We measure things like water, milk, sugar, cereal, flour, fruit, or vegetables in cups. A cup is an exact amount, so if you have one cup of blueberries and your brother does too, you each have the same amount of blueberries exactly. A small juice glass might hold about one cup of liquid. A can of soda holds one and a half cups of soda. A short way to write cup or cups is c. [1/2 definitions] |
| date2 |
A date is the sweet fruit of the date tree, which grows in countries of the Middle East. People eat dates as snacks, or they use them in desserts or other treats. |
| example |
A dog is one example of an animal. An orange is one example of a fruit. An example is one member of a group that helps us understand what the whole group of things is like. [1/2 definitions] |
| fact |
A fact is something that most people agree is true because it has been tested or been seen to be true again and again. It is a fact that fish need water to live. It is a fact that an apple is a fruit. |
| favorite |
When your favorite fruit is oranges, it means that oranges are the fruit you like most. |
| flower |
A flower is the part of a plant that makes fruit or seeds. It is the part of a plant that most people think is pretty. Flowers often have a nice smell and color. [1/3 definitions] |
| food |
Food is anything that people or other living things eat. Fruit, vegetables, meat, and bread are some kinds of food that people eat. |