noun
- Plural of fruiterer; people who sell fruit, either at a shop or market stall.
Usage: Chiefly British English; More common in historical or British contexts; less common in modern American English
Examples
- The fruiterers at the farmer's market displayed fresh apples and oranges.
- Local fruiterers have supplied the neighborhood with seasonal produce for decades.
- She bought strawberries from one of the fruiterers on the high street.
- The fruiterers' stalls were crowded with customers on Saturday morning.
- Several fruiterers in the area have switched to selling organic fruit.