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

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Korean fried chicken features a half-dozen or so tender, boneless pieces with yuzu pickles. Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 This crowd pleaser showcases veggies grown in the Sea-to-Sky region: Roasted beets with yuzu crème fraîche and puffed grains, heirloom carrots with miso sesame and tempura crunch, wild morels in a delicate dashi and a vibrant crudité of seasonal vegetables and blossoms. Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 The oil has a matte finish, and its delicate scent—spiked with bright yuzu—has a calming effect. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025 Moms will be greeted with a mimosa or bellini as while perusing the menu with starters like tuna tartare with avocado and yuzu ponzu, or kong Island Sound oysters with a passion fruit mignonette. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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