peaches
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈpitʃəz// UK //pˈiːtʃɪz// peach·es
n. round, juicy fruits with fuzzy skin and a hard stone in the middle. They are usually orange or pink and taste very sweet.
n. the edible, fleshy drupes of the Prunus persica tree, characterized by velvety skin and a single large pit.
I bought some fresh peaches at the market.
The orchard was full of ripe peaches that were ready to be picked and turned into jam.
While nectarines have smooth skin due to a recessive gene, peaches possess a signature fuzz that protects the delicate fruit from moisture and certain insects.
Usage
The plural form of 'peach'; refers to the individual fruits.