bergamot

noun

ber·​ga·​mot ˈbər-gə-ˌmät 

plural bergamots

1

a

: a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree (Citrus bergamia synonym C. aurantium bergamia) that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter, fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon

b(1)

: a tree that bears bergamots

(2)

: the essential oil derived from a bergamot

2

: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot

Examples of bergamot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Musk Therapy blends bergamot, mandarin, magnolia, sandalwood, and musks to promote wellbeing, while the Atomic Rose adds intensity with Bulgarian and Turkish rose, jasmine, and sweet vanilla. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Scents of tropical flowers, pomelo, bergamot, citrus zest, and hints of lychee complement tasting notes of fresh pineapple, white flower, and subtle basil and lemongrass. —AFAR Media, 17 June 2025

Howes expects to see fruitier elements come into play, and suggests looking out for bergamot, lime, cherry, strawberry, and orange to cut through sweeter bases. —Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 10 June 2025

Orange Blossom Neroli, as its name suggests, features bergamot, pear water, orange flower, neroli buds, fresh cypress and soft musks. —James Manso, Footwear News, 5 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

French bergamote, from Italian bergamotta, modification of Turkish bey armudu, literally, the bey's pear

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing bergamot

• wild bergamot