pomegranate

noun

pome·​gran·​ate ˈpä-mə-ˌgra-nət 

ˈpäm-ˌgra-nət, 

ˈpəm- 

1

: a several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange with a thick leathery skin and many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor

2

: a widely cultivated tropical Asian tree (Punica granatum of the family Lythraceae) bearing pomegranates

Illustration of pomegranate

Examples of pomegranate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Top them on a mixture of pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and coconut water that’s been into a slush. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026

The scallop crudo with pomegranate, yuzu, chili, Thai basil oil, and Hawaiian black salt is cooler and more delicate, while the spicy tuna rice cakes bring the kind of texture and heat that keeps appearing on downtown tables for good reason. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

In addition to the chicken and waffles ($23), popular dishes include the honey sesame Brussels sprouts ($15) and croissant French toast ($19), served drizzled with vanilla cream sauce and pomegranate molasses. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English poumgrenet, from Anglo-French pome garnette, literally, seedy fruit

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pomegranate

• gannet
• granite
• planet
• intranet

Kids Definition

pomegranate

noun

pome·​gran·​ate ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət  ˈpəm-ˌgran- 

: a reddish fruit about the size of an orange that has a thick leathery skin and many seeds in a pulp of tart flavor

also : a tropical Asian tree that produces pomegranates

Etymology

Middle English poumgrenet "pomegranate," from early French pomme garnette "pomegranate," literally, "seedy fruit"; pomme from earlier pome "apple" and grenate derived from Latin granum "grain, seed" — related to garnet, grain, grenade see Word History at garnet

Medical Definition

pomegranate

noun

pome·​gran·​ate ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət  ˈpəm-ˌgran- 

1

: a tart thick-skinned several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange

2

: a widely cultivated tropical Old World tree (Punica granatum of the family Lythraceae) bearing pomegranates and having bark and roots which were formerly used in dried form as a taeniacide