What is a vegetable and what fruit?

A vegetable is a part of a plant that is used for food, especially one that is cooked or eaten raw. Some examples of vegetables are carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce.

A fruit is the seed-bearing structure of a flowering plant. Fruits are typically fleshy and are often eaten raw. Some examples of fruits are apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

There are some foods that can be classified as both fruits and vegetables. For example, tomatoes are technically a fruit, but they are often used in salads and other dishes like a vegetable.