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

This aromatic bouquet starts with a burst of juicy bergamot and pear while powdery gardenia blossoms through as the fragrance dries down. —Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024

While Aqua di Gio adds bergamot and cedarwood to a mix of marine notes, Aqua di Gio Profondo layers its aquatic core with notes of cypress, musk, rosemary, and lavender. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 15 July 2024

Not only is the bottle beautiful, but the oh-so-refreshing scent, which features mandarin and bergamot rind alongside geranium, is guaranteed to perk you up for the day. —Megan McCarty, StyleCaster, 15 July 2024

Each scent extremely unique than the rest, Marrakesh in a Bottle Orange Blossom captures the essence of Morocco with sensual and warm notes of bergamot, orange blossom, pink pepper, Turkish rose, neroli, and cedarwood. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 July 2024

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