apricot

noun

apri·​cot ˈa-prə-ˌkät  ˈā- 

often attributive

1

a

: the oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (Prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor

b

: a tree that bears apricots

2

: a variable color averaging a moderate orange

Examples of apricot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The jacket comes in seven colors, including this season’s trending brown shade and neutral apricot. —Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025

Butternut squash, collard greens, apricots, tomatoes, herbs like parsley and cilantro and red peppers all contribute substantial amounts as well. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Dec. 2025

The 3-to 4-inch 60-petal count, romantic double blooms are apricot and cream with pink outer petals. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025

Inspired by the Loire Valley, this Chenin maintains a vibrant acidity with notes of Meyer lemon and apricot. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier abrecock, ultimately from Arabic al-birqūq the apricot, ultimately from Latin (persicum) praecox, literally, early ripening (peach) — more at precocious

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for apricot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot
• huguenot

Kids Definition

apricot

noun

apri·​cot ˈap-rə-ˌkät  ˈā-prə- 

: an oval orange-colored fruit resembling the related peach and plum in flavor

also : a tree that bears apricots