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Definition of spongefruit

spongefruit

/ˈspʌndʒ.fruːt/
sponge · fruit
Plural:spongefruits
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spongefruit Lexical Profile

• 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."

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• Nearby Words

sponge
sponge cake
sponge gourd
spongefruit
spongelike
sponger
sponginess

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spongefruit
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