: any of various stone fruits (such as some peaches or plums) with flesh that adheres strongly to the pit

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However, as their name suggests, clingstones are more challenging to pit and slice. Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023 The oft-Instagrammed donut peach, for example, is a clingstone. Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 16 July 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clingstone was in 1705

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“Clingstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clingstone. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

: a fruit (as a peach) whose flesh sticks strongly to the pit
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