nectarine

noun

nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn 

: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach

also : its fruit

Examples of nectarine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Muted peach or nectarine are other great options to add warmth and depth without entering into that hazardous orange pumpkin territory. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

In this recipe, ripe nectarines and plump blackberries create a sweet-tart filling that bubbles beneath a layer of tender, buttery drop biscuits with toasty edges. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026

It is flanked on either side with fruit trees — Asian pears, peaches, nectarines, avocados and figs. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Tossed with crunchy cornbread crumbles, this bright, herbaceous dish is made for patio dining before the seasonal stone fruit changes to nectarines. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

obsolete nectarine, adjective, like nectar

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nectarine

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene

Kids Definition

nectarine

noun

nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn 

: a smooth-skinned peach

also : a tree producing this fruit