Fruits and vegetables vocabulary in English, including common names, singular/plural forms, and example sentences for everyday conversation.
Welcome to the Fruits and Vegetables vocabulary guide! This page will help you learn and practice the most common fruit and vegetable names in English, along with example sentences to show how they are used in everyday conversation.
Fruits
Fruits are the sweet or sour parts of plants that we eat. They often contain seeds and grow on trees or bushes. Here are some common fruits in English:
| Singular (Fruit) | Plural (Fruits) | English Singular Example | English Plural Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| apple | apples | I eat an apple every day. | She bought two apples from the market. |
| banana | bananas | He has a banana for breakfast. | We need some bananas for the smoothie. |
| orange | oranges | Can I have an orange, please? | They packed oranges for the picnic. |
| grape | grapes | I love red grapes. | The bowl is full of grapes. |
| strawberry | strawberries | She picked a fresh strawberry. | They made a cake with strawberries. |
| mango | mangoes | This mango is very sweet. | We ate ripe mangoes yesterday. |
| pineapple | pineapples | I’m cutting a pineapple. | Pineapples are tropical fruits. |
| watermelon | watermelons | A watermelon is very refreshing. | Watermelons are huge in summer. |
| cherry | cherries | I found a cherry on the cake. | She bought a box of cherries. |
| blueberry | blueberries | Blueberries are healthy. | We added blueberries to the yogurt. |
Vegetables
Vegetables are the edible parts of plants that are usually less sweet than fruits. They include leaves, roots, stems, and buds. Here are some common vegetables in English:
| Singular (Vegetable) | Plural (Vegetables) | English Singular Example | English Plural Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrot | carrots | I’m peeling a carrot. | The soup has fresh carrots. |
| potato | potatoes | He baked a potato. | We need more potatoes for dinner. |
| tomato | tomatoes | I sliced a tomato. | Tomatoes are good in salads. |
| onion | onions | She chopped an onion. | Onions make me cry. |
| cucumber | cucumbers | This cucumber is crunchy. | We bought cucumbers for the salad. |
| lettuce | lettuces | I washed the lettuce. | They grow lettuces in the garden. |
| broccoli | broccolis | Broccoli is very nutritious. | Broccolis are rich in vitamins. |
| spinach | — | Spinach is good for you. | — |
| bell pepper | bell peppers | I bought a red bell pepper. | Bell peppers come in many colors. |
| garlic | — | I’m mincing garlic. | — |
___ son buenos en ensaladas.
What is the correct plural form of 'tomato' in English, as in '___ are good in salads.'?
Tomatoes
The correct plural of 'tomato' is 'tomatoes,' with 'es' added.
Conclusion
Now you have a list of common fruits and vegetables along with example sentences to help you use them in context. Try making your own sentences or asking questions using these words. Happy learning!
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- Singular (Fruit): apple
- Plural (Fruits): apples
- English Singular Example: I eat an apple every day.
- English Plural Example: She bought two apples from the market.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
