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Definition of spongefruit
spongefruit
/ˈspʌndʒ.fruːt/
sponge · fruit
Plural:spongefruits
spongefruit Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The elongated, fibrous fruit of a vine in the genus Luffa, which develops a highly porous, sponge-like internal texture upon drying and is commonly used for scrubbing and bathing.
Example
"After harvesting the mature vines, she peeled the dried spongefruit to reveal the tough, fibrous netting inside."
2
Any botanical fruit characterized by a conspicuously porous, spongy, or air-filled interior structure, often adapted for water buoyancy and seed dispersal.
Example
"The botanist classified the specimen as a spongefruit because its thick, airy rind allowed it to easily float across the river."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
A descriptive compound of the English words 'sponge' and 'fruit', referring to the distinctly porous, airy, and fibrous texture of the mature seed pod.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spongefruit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spongefruit