tropical fruit
nounUK /ˈtrɒpɪkəl fruːt/
US /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl fruːt/
A tropical fruit is a sweet fruit that grows in warm, sunny places.
Mangoes and pineapples are tropical fruits that grow in hot countries.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fruit from a plant that needs a hot, humid climate all year to grow well.
The market sells many tropical fruits, like guava and passion fruit.
3. Any fruit used in drinks or desserts that taste like sunny island flavors.
This smoothie is made with a mix of tropical fruit.
4. Fruit grown in the region around the equator, often bright and juicy.
Farmers near the equator harvest tropical fruit such as lychee and dragon fruit.