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

The lightweight formula is 95% naturally derived, blending vitamin E with antioxidant-rich apricot for hydration and free-radical protection. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 July 2026

McEnaney recommends Above and Beyond in particular for its rapid growth and apricot-colored blooms. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

Some products even offer natural remedies such as walnut shells or apricot seeds. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Key Takeaways Eating apricots regularly can improve gut, skin, and heart health due to their vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026

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