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Fruit Cocktail

Definition: A mixture of various fruits, typically canned or preserved, served as a dessert or used in recipes.

Part of Speech

• Noun

Senses

Sense 1:

A mixture of fruits that are cut into small pieces, usually served in a syrup or juice.

Example sentences:

1. I love having a bowl of fruit cocktail as a refreshing snack.
2. The fruit cocktail included chunks of apples, pears, pineapples, and cherries.

Sense 2:

A drink made by mixing various fruit juices or blending different fruits together.

Example sentences:

1. The bartender prepared a delicious fruit cocktail with a blend of orange, pineapple, and cranberry juices.
2. We enjoyed sipping on fruit cocktails while relaxing by the pool.

Usage

Popular Usage:

Fruit cocktails are commonly served as a light and refreshing dessert, especially during summer.

Example sentence:

1. After dinner, we enjoyed a fruity fruit cocktail topped with a dollop of whipped cream.

Local Usage:

In some regions, people use fruit cocktail as a topping for ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt.

Example sentence:

1. The locals here have a unique way of serving pancakes – they sprinkle them with fruit cocktail before adding syrup.

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• Canned Fruit Cocktail
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