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

The latest candle, Tall Trees, is a heady mix of coriander and bergamot, available in a classic glass or a decorative ceramic vessel. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025

The only thing more indulgent than a few bars of chocolate is one aromatically infused with pure essential oils, like mint leaf, blood orange, and bergamot. —Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025

For example, Poolside is a crisper scent with notes of neroli, orange blossom and bergamot zest, while London is a bit cozier with notes of sugared amber, whipped vanilla milk and soft musk. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

To finish, Giannetos spritzed Moore’s hair with the Parfums de Marly Valaya Hair Mist, a delicate fragrance with notes of bergamot, mandarin, and white peach. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 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