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

True to Skin1004’s minimalist approach, the formula keeps it simple with just four oils—bergamot, sunflower seed, olive fruit, and jojoba—delivering gentle yet effective cleansing without any heaviness. —Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025

There’s Tropical Sunrise with pineapple and coconut, Orchid Bliss with orchid and sandalwood, Radiant Rose with florals and bergamot, Watermelon Spritz for something bright and juicy, and of course Vanilla-licious with warm caramel and vanilla notes. —Jessika Hardy, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025

Fragrance expert Eudora Nwasike previously described it as a joyful, signature-worthy fragrance that opens with a radiant blend of peach, aldehydes, and bergamot. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025

Its blend of bergamot, jasmine, vanilla, and incense wears warm and enveloping without tipping into powdery territory. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 18 Dec. 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