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

To make the most of Colorado’s short growing seasons, Glover plans to stock up on stone fruits–peaches, plums, nectarines—this summer to preserve as sauces and glazes. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025

Nose filled with honeysuckle, lemon tart and salinity with lemon confit and juicy nectarine on the palate with a strong backbone of minerality with crisp acidity balanced by a good amount of texture and body. —Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

Fresh peaches can be replaced with fresh nectarines or apricots, or frozen peaches. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025

To assemble the salad, add the nectarines, apricots and croutons to the dressing and toss. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

obsolete nectarine, adjective, like nectar

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nectarine

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

Kids Definition

nectarine

noun

nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn 

: a smooth-skinned peach

also : a tree producing this fruit