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

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

Firm, ripe peaches and nectarines, as well as whichever other stone fruits catch your eye, are heavenly in this easy slab pie that asks only 20 minutes of your active time. —Patricia S York, Southern Living, 12 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

The 2026 Dirty Dozen list also includes cherries, apples, pears, grapes, peaches, nectarines, and leafy greens such as kale and spinach. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 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