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

Examples of grenadine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It’s inspired by the Tortuga, a tiki classic with a rum blend, cacao, dry curaçao, housemade grenadine, lemon, orange and a whole bottle of champagne. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2024 Tito’s vodka, orange juice, grenadine and Sprite — and watching her kids play in an above-ground pool in the parking lot that separates her house from the large arena. Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2024 To the shaker cup, add 1 ½ ounces rum, 1 ounce pineapple juice, 1 ounce orange juice, and a splash of grenadine. Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 July 2024 Some say the Shirley Temple, invented to accommodate the child actress in the 1930s, was the first mocktail, debuting as a tart-sweet combo of ginger ale and grenadine topped with a maraschino cherry. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grenadine 

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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 8 Sep. 2024.

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