Fruit names are a common subject for English learners and students. Whether you are a beginner practicing daily conversation, a parent teaching kids, or a student preparing for school lessons, knowing the right words is important. This article provides a list of fruit names with pictures to help you learn the vocabulary. From common types like apples and bananas to exotic varieties, this lesson allows ESL students to identify and memorize the names they need for school and daily life.
Common Fruit Names in English
This group includes fruits that are commonly known, sold, and eaten across the world. Below is a list of the most common fruit names.
- Apple
- Banana
- Orange
- Mango
- Grapes
- Pear
- Watermelon
- Pineapple
- Strawberry
- Pomegranate
- Papaya
- Guava
- Kiwi
- Peach
- Cherry
- Apricot
- Coconut
- Melon
- Lemon
- Avocado
- Lychee
- Fig
- Blueberry
Types of Fruits
A fruit grows from a flower and usually carries seeds. Some fruits form as one solid piece, some form as many tiny parts joined in one fruit, and some form when many flowers combine into one larger fruit. Here are the main types, in plain words.
- Simple Fruits: One flower makes one fruit, like apple, peach, grape, orange
- Stone Fruits: A soft fruit with one hard pit, like mango, peach, plum, cherry
- Core Fruits: A fruit with a firm core in the center, like apple, pear, quince
- Citrus Fruits: A fruit with juicy segments, like orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit
- Berry-Type Fruits: Soft flesh with seeds inside, like grape, banana, tomato, kiwi
- Melon-Type Fruits: Thick rind and watery flesh, like watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew
- Aggregate Fruits: One flower makes many small parts joined together, like strawberry, raspberry
- Multiple Fruits: Many flowers join to make one fruit, like pineapple, fig, mulberry
Seasonal Fruit Names in English
Fruits grow best in certain seasons. Below are fruit names grouped by the season they mostly grow in.
Summer Fruit Names
These fruits grow in hot summer months and help cool the body.
- Mango
- Watermelon
- Lychee
- Muskmelon
- Plums
- Berries
- Figs
- Jamun
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Peach
- Pineapple
Winter Fruit Names
Winter fruits are rich in vitamins and help boost energy during cold months.
- Orange
- Apple
- Pomegranate
- Kiwi
- Guava
- Persimmon
- Cranberries
- Grapefruit
- Pear
- Custard apple
- Dates
- Papaya
Fruits Available All Year
Some fruits are grown and sold all year. They are called all-season fruits.
- Banana
- Apple
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Lemon
- Grapes
- Avocado
- Coconut
- Orange
- Guava
Tropical Fruits Names
These fruits grow in hot and humid areas. Many tropical fruits are juicy and flavorful.
Juicy Tropical Fruits
These tropical fruits are full of juice and flavor.
- Mango
- Papaya
- Pineapple
- Passionfruit
- Guava
- Lychee
- Dragon fruit
- Rambutan
- Mangosteen
- Longan
- Durian
Exotic Fruits in English
Exotic fruits are less common and found in special regions. Here are their names.
- Starfruit
- Durian
- Longan
- Jackfruit
- Snake fruit
- Breadfruit
- Custard apple
- Soursop
- Jaboticaba
- Miracle fruit
Dry Fruits Names in English
Dry fruits are used in snacks, desserts, and traditional dishes. Below is a list of commonly used dry fruits.
Most Used Dry Fruits
These dry fruits are used in many dishes and eaten for energy.
- Almond
- Cashew
- Raisins
- Walnuts
- Pistachio
- Dates
- Figs
- Apricots
- Currants
- Dried cherries
Nuts And Seeds Names
These are nut-type dry fruits or edible seeds often used in healthy diets.
- Hazelnuts
- Brazil nuts
- Pine nuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Sesame seeds
- Watermelon seeds
Fruits Names for Kids Learning English
This list includes fruits names that kids should know when learning English.
- Banana
- Mango
- Orange
- Cherry
- Guava
- Melon
- Papaya
- Coconut
- Lemon
- Pineapple
- Apple
- Pear
- Plum
- Kiwi
- Fig
- Lime
- Peach
- Grape
- Date
- Berry
- Mango
Fruit Names by Color in English
Fruits can also be grouped by their color. Below are fruits categorized by color groups.
Red Fruits in English
These fruits are red in color and often rich in antioxidants.
- Apple
- Cherry
- Strawberry
- Raspberry
- Watermelon
- Pomegranate
- Red grapes
- Cranberry
- Red plum
Yellow Fruits
These yellow-colored fruits are sweet and used in many foods.
- Banana
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Lemon
- Yellow pear
- Starfruit
- Golden apple
- Yellow watermelon
- Yellow passionfruit
Green Fruits Names
Fruits with green skin or flesh are listed below.
- Guava
- Kiwi
- Green grapes
- Pear
- Avocado
- Gooseberry
- Honeydew melon
- Lime
- Green apple
Purple and Blue Fruits
These fruits range from purple to dark blue and are full of nutrients.
- Blueberry
- Blackberry
- Purple grapes
- Fig
- Elderberry
- Prune
- Black currant
- Purple plum
White Fruits Names in English
These fruits have white flesh or skin.
- Coconut
- Lychee
- Banana (inside)
- Pear (some types)
- Dragon fruit (white variety)
- Custard apple
- Rambutan
Fruit Names By Size
Fruits come in many shapes and sizes. Below are examples of small-sized fruits.
Small-Sized Fruits
These are easy to carry and often eaten in one bite.
- Cherry
- Grape
- Plum
- Blueberry
- Lychee
- Date
- Strawberry
- Raspberry
Large-Sized Fruits
These fruits are big and often shared or sliced before eating.
- Watermelon
- Jackfruit
- Pumpkin
- Papaya
- Melon
- Durian
- Breadfruit
- Coconut
- Pineapple
- Pomelo
Fruits with High Water Content
These fruits contain a lot of water and help keep the body hydrated.
- Watermelon: This fruit is over 90% water and helps you stay hydrated on hot days with natural sweetness.
- Cucumber: Though treated like a vegetable, it’s actually a fruit that cools the body with its high water content.
- Muskmelon: Juicy and mildly sweet, it refreshes the body while offering vitamins and plenty of hydration.
- Orange: Packed with vitamin C and water, it keeps you refreshed and helps support your immune system.
- Grapefruit: A citrus fruit with a slightly tangy taste that also provides a lot of fluid for hydration.
- Strawberry: Tiny but mighty, strawberries are sweet, watery, and rich in antioxidants and fiber.
- Pineapple: Juicy and tropical, this fruit is water-rich and also great for digestion because of its enzymes.
- Papaya: With soft flesh and natural water content, it hydrates while also aiding the digestive system gently.
- Tomato: Often seen in savory dishes, it’s a fruit that contains water and adds moisture to meals.
- Peach: Soft and fragrant, peaches have juicy flesh that keeps you hydrated and offers a sweet taste.
- Starfruit: Shaped like a star when sliced, it’s mildly sweet and contains lots of water per bite.
- Cantaloupe: A popular melon, especially in summer, that cools the body with its high water and smooth texture.
- Honeydew melon: Light green inside and full of water, it’s often eaten to stay cool and refreshed.
- Dragon fruit: Vibrant and unique, its white or pink flesh hydrates the body and also contains fiber.
- Kiwi: Juicy and slightly tangy, kiwi offers water, vitamins, and tiny seeds that support digestion.
A To Z Fruit Names In English
Below is an alphabetical list of fruits from A to Z.
- A: Apple, Apricot, Avocado
- B: Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry
- C: Cherry, Coconut, Cranberry, Currant
- D: Date, Dragon fruit, Durian
- E: Elderberry
- F: Fig
- G: Grapes, Guava, Gooseberry
- H: Honeydew melon
- I: Indian fig
- J: Jackfruit, Jujube
- K: Kiwi, Kumquat
- L: Lemon, Lychee, Lime
- M: Mango, Muskmelon, Mangosteen
- N: Nectarine
- O: Orange, Olive
- P: Papaya, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, Passionfruit, Pomegranate, Prickly pear
- Q: Quince
- R: Raspberry, Rambutan
- S: Starfruit, Strawberry, Soursop
- T: Tamarind, Tomato
- U: Ugli fruit
- V: Velvet apple
- W: Watermelon
- X: Xigua
- Y: Yellow passionfruit
- Z: Ziziphus
Scientific Names of Common Fruits
Below is a list of common fruits with their scientific (botanical) names.
- Apple: Malus domestica
- Banana: Musa
- Mango: Mangifera indica
- Orange: Citrus sinensis
- Papaya: Carica papaya
- Watermelon: Citrullus lanatus
- Guava: Psidium guajava
- Pineapple: Ananas comosus
- Grapes: Vitis vinifera
- Coconut: Cocos nucifera
- Lemon: Citrus limon
- Cherry: Prunus avium
- Strawberry: Fragaria × ananassa
- Pomegranate: Punica granatum
Fruits Vocabulary FAQs
Here are 10 fruit names:
1. Apple
2. Banana
3. Cherry
4. Orange
5. Mango
6. Grape
7. Strawberry
8. Pineapple
9. Pear
10. Kiwi
Here are some fruit names that end in “apple”:
1. Pineapple
2. Crabapple
3. Sweetapple
4. Sugarapple
5. Custard apple
These are the common fruits that include “apple” in their name.
Apologies for the mistake! Here are fruits with 10 letters:
1. Strawberry
2. Watermelon
3. Blackberry
4. Pineapple
5. Cantaloupe
The orange is the only fruit named directly after its color. The word “orange” was used for the fruit first, then the color.
The word apple comes from Old English “æppel,” which once referred to any round fruit. It later became specific to what we now call apple.
The fruit pear sounds like pair, which means two of something. Though spelled differently, both words are pronounced the same.
Watermelon, cucumber, and grapefruit are known for high water content.
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