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

Edition Hotels has captured its signature scent in this delicious candle, with notes of black tea, earthy patchouli, cedarwood, warm musk, bergamot, and more. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

Or, Trizzino suggests a touch of bergamot to capture a carbonated snap. — Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026

The new fragrance was created by the perfumer Mathilde Bijaoui, with a top note of bergamot, a heart of sea salt and a base of driftwood accord. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026

My beloved Dream Eau de Parfum features notes of Italian bergamot, musk, jasmine, and orange blossom. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026

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