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

Aromas of raspberry and orange blossom prepare the palate for delicate flavors of cherry, nectarine, rose petal, and a soft hint of baking spice. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

There's nothing like starting your day off with a fresh, fruity smoothie—particularly one made with ripe nectarines, coconut water, orange juice, and a touch of honey. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

While familiar favorites such as peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and nectarines fall into the stone fruit category, some are more susceptible to pests and diseases than others. —Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026

Cherries, peaches, pears, nectarines and a variety of other fruits like jujubes (also known as Chinese dates) grow alongside greenhouse crops that stretch the season. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 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