yuzu

noun

yu·​zu ˈyü-(ˌ)zü 

: 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

At Elcielo Miami, their Chimberito cocktail is both refreshing and layered, bringing together Bacan Guaro, yuzu, and soursop. — Brian Freedman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Chefs and food developers are already experimenting with tangy ingredients like yuzu, calamansi and passion fruit alongside chili and sweet elements. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

And for dessert, look for miso caramel or monaka matcha ice cream flavors or a yuzu sorbet ($12 each). — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 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

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above