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

Melting Flowers combines nectarine, jasmine, gardenia and musks; Musc Pétille blends ambrette, peach nectar, magnolia and sandalwood, while Lubanite mixes marine, smoky and resinous notes including olibanum and ambergris. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

This recipe also tastes wonderful with fresh nectarines and plums. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2026

Some stone fruit species perform best with spring pruning, especially nectarine and peach trees. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026

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

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