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 Ginger Passion Fruit Martini A tropical and spicy martini with notes of cranberry and passion fruit, finished with a sprinkle of chili flakes. —

Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 That’s because passion fruit extract hydrates and minimizes the appearance of fine lines. —

Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Sep. 2024 This is due to hydrating ingredients like passion fruit extract, which hydrates the skin, and bamboo extract, which absorbs extra sebum (oil) production. —

Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 27 Sep. 2024 The three-course meal starts with warm bread and a crispy corn tartlet followed by Angus beef skewers with native potato, and ends with a delicious sweet banana and passion fruit mousse. —

Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for passion fruit

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Word History

First Known Use

1752, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of passion fruit was in 1752

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“Passion fruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passion%20fruit. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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