Watery fruit or fruits

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Hi,

Which one is correct?
"Watery fruit" OR "watery fruits" is good for you.
 

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If you use "is", you have to use "fruit". If you use "fruits", you'll have to use "are". What do you mean by "watery fruit(s)"?
 

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Different fruits like grapes, watermelon etc.
 

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I'd probably refer to them as "juicy".
 

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So would I. If I heard watery fruit, I would think it didn't have much flavour.
 

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Thanks. What should I use "juicy fruit or fruits" when I have different fruit in my mind e.g. grapes, watermelon etc.
 

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I'd use "I like juicy fruit" if I were being non-specific. I'd use "I like juicy fruits like grapes and watermelons" if I were giving examples.
 
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