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Dried Fruits Meaning, Uses & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：Dehydrated fruit items (Dried Fruits)
Dried Fruits
draɪd fruːts
n.
Fruits that have had most of their water removed through drying methods like sun-drying or using a dehydrator.
Dehydrated fruit items
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/diːˈhaɪdreɪtɪd fruːt ˈaɪtəmz/
n.
Fruits that have been processed to remove most of their water content, making them lighter and longer-lasting.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Dried (from Old English 'drȳge') + Fruits (from Latin 'fructus', 'fruit').
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a grape losing water to become a raisin – that's dried fruit!
📖 Example
For a quick and healthy breakfast, I like to add a handful of dried fruits like raisins and cranberries to my yogurt and cereal.
For a quick and healthy breakfast, I like to add a handful of dried fruits like raisins and cranberries to my yogurt and cereal.
🔗 Collocations
mixed dried fruits – a blend of various dried fruits
dried fruit snacks – portable dried fruit treats
unsweetened dried fruits – dried fruits with no added sugar
🔄 Synonyms
dehydrated fruits (n.) – fruits with water removed
dried produce (n.) – processed fruit items
🚫 Antonyms
fresh fruits (n.) – fruits in their natural, unprocessed state
🌱 Derivatives
dried fruit mix (n.) – a combination of various dried fruits
📖 Cultural Story
Sun-drying fruits in ancient Mesopotamia preserved them. Raisins and dates were vital for long travel, providing energy.
Meaning 2：Dried fruit products (Dried Fruits)
Dried Fruits
draɪd fruːts
n.
Fruits that are in a dried state, having been processed to remove moisture.
Dried fruit products
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/draɪd fruːt ˈprɒdʌkts/
n.
Fruits that exist in a dried state, having undergone moisture removal, often used as ingredients or snacks.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Compared to fresh berries, these dried fruits are much lighter and easier to carry on long hikes.
Compared to fresh berries, these dried fruits are much lighter and easier to carry on long hikes.
🔗 Collocations
organic dried fruits – dried fruits produced without synthetic chemicals
dried fruit medley – a mix of different dried fruits
freeze-dried fruits – fruits dried using freezing technique
🔄 Synonyms
dried produce (n.) – fruits that have been preserved by drying
desiccated fruits (n.) – fruits with all moisture extracted
🚫 Antonyms
juicy fruits (n.) – fruits with high water content
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