Definition

A person who sells or trades in fruit.

Example

The fruiterer at the market always has the freshest apples and oranges.

Conversation

Have you ever talked to a fruiterer about their favorite fruits?

No, I haven’t! What do they usually say?

They have such interesting insights about seasonal fruits.

That sounds fun! I should ask one next time I visit the market.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fruiteter is formed from "fruit" (from Old French *fruit*, meaning produce or edible product of plants) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A fruiterer is a person who sells or deals in fruits.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who deals in 'produce' ('fruit') — the '-er' just means a person. A fruiterer is someone who sells fruits.

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