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

Oud Zarian opens with a bright, sparkling lift of bergamot and ginger that sets an unexpectedly fresh stage for such a weighty central ingredient. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025

Its rich, woody and amber profile is layered with bergamot, frankincense,sandalwood and rose centifolia (a blend from Tunisia, Turkey and Morocco)—each note a tribute to global heritage and artisanal purity. —Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Fittingly, the mist does contain hydrating rose petals, invigorating bergamot peel and calming chamomile buds. —Venus Wong, Refinery29, 14 Aug. 2025

Expect to see notes like orange peel, lemon, and bergamot spiked with tipples of whisky, rum, and bourbon. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025

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