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

Blending bergamot, tuberose, iris, and Bulgarian rose, the fragrance has become one of the most enduring symbols of her royal wedding and remains closely associated with Princess Grace decades later. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

With base notes of leather, vanilla, and milky musk, the woody, spicy scent also has hints of bergamot, nutmeg, black tea, and palo santo. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Infused with notes of black pepper, amber, patchouli, bergamot and vetiver, Portofino ’97 marked Victoria Beckham Beauty’s inaugural foray into fragrance. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

Featuring top notes of orange, bergamot, and lemon mixed with honeyed florals and the essence of musk, cedarwood, and sandalwood, each item leaves behind a clean, calming, slightly herbaceous scent. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 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