grenadine

noun

gren·​a·​dine ˌgre-nə-ˈdēn How to pronounce grenadine (audio)
ˈgre-nə-ˌdēn
1
: an open-weave fabric of various fibers
2
: a moderate reddish orange
3
: a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks

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While most commonly associated with the Masters Tournament, this drink with lemon and pineapple juices, grenadine, and vodka or gin suits summer just as well. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025 When pouring the grenadine over the bar spoon, go slow! Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025 Others, like celebrated New Orleans bartender Chris Hannah, take the fruit punch approach, adding orange juice and grenadine, and some go further still, with Galliano and simple syrup and vanilla, and so on. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 July 2025 Finished with a smooth drop of grenadine that settles like a picture-perfect sunset. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for grenadine

Word History

Etymology

French, from grenade coarse silk fabric, pomegranate

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grenadine was in 1826

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“Grenadine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grenadine. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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