yuzu

noun

yu·​zu ˈyü-(ˌ)zü How to pronounce yuzu (audio)
: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine

Examples of yuzu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There, Roku is distilled with a unique blend of local botanicals—sakura flower, sansho pepper, and yuzu peel among them—that celebrate the natural wonders of Japan’s changing seasons. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 1 July 2024 Creative signature drinks also stand out on the cocktail menu, such as the Ringo Mojito, a bright infusion of apple, yuzu, and mint that’s refreshing and almost tropical but delightfully not quite. Jamie Ditaranto, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2024 Briogeo Style + Treat Sleek Stick, $23 Part of Briogeo’s new Style + Treat franchise, this sleek stick harnesses yuzu and plum oil to tame flyaways and rogue baby hairs, aiming to offer a glossy — rather than waxy — finish that can hold up in hot and humid conditions. Noor Lobad, WWD, 14 June 2024 For the ponzu sauce: Mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, orange juice, yuzu juice and rice vinegar together in a bowl and store in the refrigerator. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for yuzu 

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Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yuzu was in 1977

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“Yuzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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