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

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To gain a deeper connection to the Alhambra, essential oils found within the original palace—think damask rose, yuzu and lemongrass, and amber and pine—are used through various treatments, from you-name-the-type-of massages to body treatment packages and more. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026 Order a Taiwanese yuzu soda to wash it down. Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026 Seared tuna nigiri brushed with yuzu sauce. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 23 Mar. 2026 The brand boasts culinary hero ingredients, like white truffle and bergamot from Italy, lemons from Argentina or yuzu peels from Japan’s Shikoku island in its formulas, and Meneses sees real appetite for Iota’s value proposition. James Manso, Footwear News, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for yuzu

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 21 Apr. 2026.

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