soursop

noun

sour·​sop ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌsäp 

: a small tropical American tree (Annona muricata) of the custard-apple family that has spicy odoriferous leaves

also : its large edible fruit that has fleshy spines and a slightly acid fibrous pulp

Examples of soursop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Signature dishes like the Jollof Duck Pot and Egusi Stew Dumplings blend tradition with technique, and ingredients like ginger, peanuts, soursop, and passionfruit show up in dishes that feel both familiar and elevated. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Dec. 2025

Enjoy appetizers of beef or chicken empanadas or cool off with a refreshing mango or soursop smoothie. —Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025

From soursops and saltfish, black pineapple and pumpkin, plantains and coconut, or ackee and tamarind, products and their caretakers--from farmers and vendors, got center stage during the month-long celebration. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Much of the food is grown or raised on-site at the 240-acre farm (including zucchini, green mango, and soursop, just to name a few). —Samantha Brooks, Vogue, 3 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for soursop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop