nectarine

noun

nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn How to pronounce nectarine (audio)
: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach
also : its fruit

Examples of nectarine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The farm also has raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, apriums and pluots. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 11 May 2024 Dossier's Fruity Honey $39.00 Dossier's Fruity Honey (inspired by Jo Malone's Nectarine Blossom & Honey) combines juicy nectarine and ripe blackcurrant with honey and tender peach, sustained with vetiver. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 May 2024 In the summertime, pair vegetables with berries or a stone fruit like peach or nectarine. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024 With top notes of citrus nectarine and pineapple, married with blooming florals, the eau de parfum gives off a fruity first impression. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023 Pink Friday 2 perfume combines top notes of nectarine, pineapple and solar blooms with orange flower petals, pink mimosa and damask rose at the heart of the fragrance. Latifah Muhammad, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2023 Their delicious Viognier is golden colored in the glass with aromas of apricot, peach, and honeysuckle and flavors of nectarine, honeydew, and Gala apple. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024 Jasmine, hyacinth and lemongrass highlight the aromas, with nectarine and sage filling out the palate. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 20 July 2023 The secret to creamy sorbet is in your fruit; specifically, fruit with a lot of pectin (peaches, nectarines, and berries) or fiber (mangos or bananas) are ideal. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

obsolete nectarine, adjective, like nectar

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nectarine was in 1616

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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

nectarine

noun
nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn How to pronounce nectarine (audio)
: a smooth-skinned peach
also : a tree producing this fruit

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