fruiterer

Sells apples, oranges

A fruiterer is a person who sells fruit, or a shop where fruit is sold.

The term is primarily British and somewhat old-fashioned, largely replaced by greengrocer or simply fruit seller: The fruiterer on the corner always had the freshest apples.

trade

greengrocer

Retailer of fresh produce

hawker · peddler · purveyor · retailer · seller · trader · stall · market · bazaar · commerce

occupations

fishmonger

Seller of fresh catches

cheesemonger · florist · baker · confectioner · vintner · costermonger · hawker · stallholder · chandler · provisioner

produce

orchard

Fruit tree plantation

stonefruit · tropical · pome · apples · oranges · bananas · grapes · melons · pears · plums

freshness

ripe

Ready to eat

  • juicyFull of moisture
  • crispFirm and breakable
  • plumpAgreeably fat, well-filled

succulent · aromatic · unblemished · glossy · handpicked · farm-fresh · seasonal · fragrant · vibrant · quality

Opposites
type of food seller

fruitererbutcher

One who sells cuts

fishmonger · poulterer · cheesemonger · charcutier · meat vendor

Family

fruiterers, fruiter, fruitery

Familiarity
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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G