noun
- plural of fruiter; people or businesses that grow, sell, or deal in fruit
- plural of fruiter; trees or plants that produce fruit
Usage: chiefly British; often refers to fruit merchants or vendors
Usage: horticultural or agricultural context
Examples
- The local fruiters at the market offer fresh produce every Saturday.
- Several fruiters in the neighborhood have been in business for decades.
- The orchard contains many mature fruiters that yield abundant harvests.
- We buy our apples and pears from the fruiters on Main Street.
- These fruiters are known for their high-quality stone fruits.