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

One — with notes of rum, bergamot and Ambergris, is called Monkey Special, named after his 1964 Gibson SG guitar. — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Named after the showroom at 34 Via della Spiga in Milan, the fragrance blends vibrant Mediterranean top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Sicilian lemon and jasmine with a textured heart of frankincense, Virginia tobacco and Russian leather. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

And because it's infused with bergamot essential oil, the citrus scent provides plenty of uplifting vibes. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

This eau de parfum leads with notes of bitter almond and bergamot before settling into its floral base of jasmine and tuberose blooms. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 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