apricot
noun
apri·cot
ˈa-prə-ˌkät 
ˈā-
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
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Fruits contain less protein generally, but a single banana still offers 1.5 grams of protein, and a cup of sliced guava, kiwi, or apricots contain between 2-4 grams of protein.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
Dessert just tastes sweeter in the springtime, and our favorite spring dessert recipes highlight all the wonders of the season—tangy rhubarb, sweet strawberries, juicy apricots, and much more.
—Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Peaches, pears, apricots, quinces, strawberries, and apples are members of the rose family.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
This is not to say that apricots, plums, nectarines, figs and apples won’t produce.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
Add the tomatoes, 2 cups chicken stock, apricots, cinnamon stick, harissa paste, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
The rose-like blooms can be found in yellows, apricots, oranges, pinks, reds, and whites.
—Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Herman Abdullah, whose family has farmed nutmeg for generations, hiked up the hill above the village one recent day to harvest the fruit, similar in size to a large apricot.
—Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
In Kadıköy market, their money already mingled, someone fished for coins
and handed a small few to the grocer; the other
inspected the apricots and kept the one
less beautiful.
—Ama Codjoe, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2024
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
Dessert just tastes sweeter in the springtime, and our favorite spring dessert recipes highlight all the wonders of the season—tangy rhubarb, sweet strawberries, juicy apricots, and much more.
—Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
Peaches, pears, apricots, quinces, strawberries, and apples are members of the rose family.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
This is not to say that apricots, plums, nectarines, figs and apples won’t produce.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2024
Add the tomatoes, 2 cups chicken stock, apricots, cinnamon stick, harissa paste, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
The rose-like blooms can be found in yellows, apricots, oranges, pinks, reds, and whites.
—Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024
Herman Abdullah, whose family has farmed nutmeg for generations, hiked up the hill above the village one recent day to harvest the fruit, similar in size to a large apricot.
—Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024
In Kadıköy market, their money already mingled, someone fished for coins
and handed a small few to the grocer; the other
inspected the apricots and kept the one
less beautiful.
—Ama Codjoe, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2024
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apricot
noun
apri·cot
ˈap-rə-ˌkät
ˈā-prə-
ˈā-prə-
: an oval orange-colored fruit resembling the related peach and plum in flavor
also
: a tree that bears apricots
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