passion fruit

noun

: the edible fruit of a passionflower

especially : the small roundish purple or yellow fruit of a Brazilian passionflower (Passiflora edulis) grown commercially in warmer parts of the U.S. compare granadilla

Examples of passion fruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The drink balanced bright citrus notes with tropical sweetness from passion fruit liqueur, showcasing how a 100% blue agave tequila creates a smooth and balanced cocktail. —Sari Kamin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026

This passion fruit-meets-vanilla gourmand has nuclear lasting power. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026

The hotel also offers a variety of tropical wines with fruit from the farm, including guava, naranjilla, mango, and passion fruit. —Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026

Popular flavor combinations include Haleakala (milk and coconut), Sunset Beach (passion orange, mango and guava) and No Ka Oi (mango, coconut, and passion fruit). —Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for passion fruit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute