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

Thanks to a blend of hydrating emollients (squalane, passion fruit extract, and shea butter), skin will look and feel supple. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025

Third course: raspberries and chocolate or passion fruit cheesecake. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025

The aromas and flavors of gooseberry and pear, often with notes of lime, orange crocus and passion fruit (this last descriptor is more common in warmer years such as 2023) are memorable, and even the lightest examples display impressive weight on the palate and notable persistence. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025

This month’s weather would be ideal for planting citrus, avocados, kiwis, kumquats, pomegranates, cherimoya, guava, mango and passion fruit. —Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025

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