clementine

noun

clem·​en·​tine ˈkle-mən-ˌtēn 

-ˌtīn

: a small nearly seedless citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange

Examples of clementine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That trademark indecision of summer takes root in her words and spreads through the music until her vocals diverge in the chorus, peeling like a clementine’s skin as one shrill line scales upward and the other remains monotone. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

Sage, camel and sand create a quiet luxury foundation while a clementine fringe clutch delivers the perfect pop of color. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Their 50-acre estate in the center of Rutherford is home to Bordeaux varieties, including the Malbec used to make this sophisticated rosé, which proffers a nose of raspberry, clementine, and freesia. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

The mill also won with clementine oil in 2017 and basil in 2021, and has taken home Good Food Awards in other categories for its biscotti and granola. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French clémentine probably from Clément Rodier, French priest who discovered the hybrid circa 1902

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clementine

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline