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

The bar will offer a selection of nonalcoholic drinks like passionfruit and blood orange elixir with soursop and tamarind and toasted peanut soda. —Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026

Both fresh and frozen soursop can be pureed and mixed into cocktails. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026

Breakfast is served buffet-style, featuring Ecuadorian staples such as empanadas de verde and fresh soursop juice, as well as omelettes, guava jams, and bread baked in the ship’s kitchen. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

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

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