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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Pimento cheese sandwich Egg salad sandwich Azalea cocktail: Mix 1¼ oz vodka, 5 oz lemonade and ½ oz of grenadine over ice with a cherry and orange slice garnish. Ella Gonzales april 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 Combine tequila blanco, grenadine and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 In a medium bowl (30 to 60 minutes before serving), combine balsamic vinegar, sugar, and either grenadine, orange liqueur, or crème de cassis. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026 Sweet white vermouth, lemon juice and grenadine provide contrast and sharpness. Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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