clementine

noun

clem·​en·​tine ˈkle-mən-ˌtēn 

-ˌtīn

: a small nearly seedless citrus fruit that is probably a hybrid between a tangerine and an orange

Examples of clementine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ambrosia can be as simple as clementine oranges peeled, segmented, and tossed with coconut flakes. —Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

Use fresh greenery and accents like clementines to assemble your garland. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025

Greenspan’s recipe for a citrus loaf cake – which is lovingly illustrated by Nancy Pappas, like other recipes in the book – relies on winter’s bounty of fresh lemons, grapefruits, clementines and other fruits. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025

Citrus fruits From clementines and navel oranges to yuzu, lemons, and limes, citrus fruits are rich in vitamins C, A, and folate, as well as potassium and fiber. —Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French clémentine probably from Clément Rodier, French priest who discovered the hybrid circa 1902

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clementine

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine