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

Earl Grey teas are blended with bergamot oil to add a citrus flavor to the black tea, generating a slight vanilla flavor when served iced. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Citrus, bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords show up again and again in formulations designed to elevate mood. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Citrus notes lead the way for happiness and energy, with bergamot, orange blossom and fruity accords delivering the strongest lift. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

This martini is particularly distinct in its use of Italicus Rosolio, which is a bergamot apertivo from Italy. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

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