yuzu

noun

yu·​zu ˈyü-(ˌ)zü 

: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine

Examples of yuzu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The scallop crudo with pomegranate, yuzu, chili, Thai basil oil, and Hawaiian black salt is cooler and more delicate, while the spicy tuna rice cakes bring the kind of texture and heat that keeps appearing on downtown tables for good reason. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

The Franco-Asian dialogue continues at the bar, with signature offerings including Tokyo Garden (made with Tanqueray 10 gin, shiso, sake, lychee, and yuzu). — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 11 July 2026

The blood orange and yuzu sound lovely in theory, but the vanilla tilts it into dessert territory — way too sweet and rich. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Sanchez recently launched a happy hour with $8 wines and spritzes, including a yuzu sake spritz. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above