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

Chefs and food developers are already experimenting with tangy ingredients like yuzu, calamansi and passion fruit alongside chili and sweet elements. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

This sexy Village hideaway serves a killer linguine vongole, a perfect branzino and a mean pistachio and passion fruit mousse. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The glossy oil-gel formula cushions lips with squalane, passion fruit seed oil, and sodium hyaluronate for juicy hydration, while a hint of peppermint and menthol delivers a subtle cooling sensation that makes lips feel instantly refreshed. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026

To make ahead, mix the cranberry-raspberry juice, passion fruit juice, lemonade concentrate, and grenadine the day before. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 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