apricot

noun

apri·​cot ˈa-prə-ˌkät  ˈā- 

often attributive

1

a

: the oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (Prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor

b

: a tree that bears apricots

2

: a variable color averaging a moderate orange

Examples of apricot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This ultra-nourishing formula brings lips back to life, not just with luscious apricot, avocado, jojoba, and pomegranate oils, but also with its dewy, lip-enhancing hues, from the succulent Red Delicious, a sheer watermelon shade, to the sexy Jam Session, a transparent Black Cherry hue. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

Also known as Spanish poppies (Papaver atlanticum), these apricot-colored, 6-inch blooms deserve a spot in your garden. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025

Dietitians recommend skipping apricot seeds and choosing safer super-seeds like chia or flax. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025

The palate is equally pleasing and maybe a touch more, with a hefty helping of both oak and fruit (think cooked orchard fruit like peaches and apricots). —David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier abrecock, ultimately from Arabic al-birqūq the apricot, ultimately from Latin (persicum) praecox, literally, early ripening (peach) — more at precocious

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for apricot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot
• huguenot

Kids Definition

apricot

noun

apri·​cot ˈap-rə-ˌkät  ˈā-prə- 

: an oval orange-colored fruit resembling the related peach and plum in flavor

also : a tree that bears apricots