How to Use citrus in a Sentence

citrus

noun

• Sweet and smooth with slight citrus on the palate and no pine notes.
  — Marc Bona, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
• Never prune more than 15 to 20% of the canopy of a citrus tree in a year.
  — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
• Use your hands, kitchen tongs, or a citrus press to squeeze the lemon juice from the lemon.
  — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Dec. 2024
• The basil plays well with the acid from the citrus, the spice of the Thai chiles, and the freshness of the raw vegetables.
  — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 10 Feb. 2022
• There are notes of citrus, vanilla, and agave on the nose.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
• It’s not as sweet as the Barhi or the Medjool and has slight citrus notes.
  — Christian Reynoso, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2021
• My hand froze in the air, holding up a piece of citrus.
  — Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
• Split any citrus, pop them in the device, then heave down on the lever to see the juice flow.
  — Brittney Morgan and Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 25 July 2022
• The palate is fresh and vibrant, with more citrus and some mint.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 July 2022
• And this was the citrus braised pork with crispy shallots.
  — Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
• Mature trees, a guest house and a small citrus grove filled out the half-acre grounds.
  — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
• Lime and Lime Zest: The citrus juice and zest adds a puckery punch to the sauce and topper.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
• The top notes are all citrus, which helps the scent feel right for warm weather.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 June 2021
• Dior Sauvage Elixir has bold fruity notes along with a slight scent of citrus.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
• The coconut base gives the ice cream a rich, creamy flavor but then steps aside for the citrus of the Kishu.
  — Rax Will, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2022
• Swap the lemon zest for orange, or use any citrus of your choice.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
• To enhance the fresh, sweet zip of citrus with each sip, rub the cut edge of the orange peel twist around the glass rim.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
• Steer clear of dry or past-their-prime citrus with these pro tips.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025
• Lemon chicken tagine has a light bite of citrus that melds with that of brine.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 10 June 2021
• Once assembled, the citrus tartlets should be kept in the fridge.
  — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
• Tuck in fresh or faux citrus leaves; glue in place to secure.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
• Long before Napa ruled the north and citrus reigned in the south, L.A. made wine.
  — Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
• The drink features Jim Beam bourbon, seltzer, and a touch of citrus.
  — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
• Place the worm in a salt and vinegar mix or sprinkle salt or citrus oil on the species.
  — Paris Goodman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2025
• The pilsner-style beer is brewed in Berlin and has notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit.
  — David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
• Sweet alyssum flowers have a strong, sweet, honey-like fragrance with notes of almond or citrus.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
• Just imagining the flesh of any citrus coming in contact with her genitals made her body tingle and turned her mouth sour.
  — Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
• Some people find the odor of this plant reminds them of citrus or mint, while others identify the smell with turpentine.
  — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
• Start with a base of cold water, add a splash of citrus or a few berries, and reach for an electrolyte packet on hot days or after exercise.
  — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
• Look for soft smoke, vanilla, citrus, saline, grape jelly, and cherry on the palate.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2026