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Fruit picking meaning, usage, and examples
Meaning 1：fruit harvesting (Fruit picking)
Fruit picking
/fruːt ˈpɪkɪŋ/
n.
The activity of gathering ripe fruits from trees or plants, often done on a farm or as a fun outdoor activity.
fruit harvesting
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/fruːt ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ/
n.
The activity of collecting ripe fruits from plants, often for leisure or commercial purposes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Combination of 'fruit' (Latin fructus) and 'pick' (Old English pician).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a ripe strawberry you gently pluck—simple yet satisfying.
📖 Example
On weekends, many city families drive to nearby farms to go fruit picking as a way to relax and enjoy nature.
On weekends, many city families drive to nearby farms to go fruit picking as a way to relax and enjoy nature.
🔗 Collocations
go fruit picking – engage in the activity of picking fruit
fruit picking season – the time of year when fruits are harvested
fruit picking farm – a farm that allows visitors to pick their own fruit
🔄 Synonyms
harvesting (n.) – the process of gathering crops
foraging (n.) – searching for wild food resources
gleaning (n.) – collecting leftover crops after harvest
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
fruit picker (n.) – a person who picks fruit
pick-your-own (adj.) – describing a farm where customers pick their own produce
📖 Cultural Story
Pick-your-own farms originated in the United States in the 20th century, offering urban families a chance to connect with nature and experience harvesting firsthand.
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