How to Use citrus in a Sentence

citrus

noun

• There are notes of citrus, vanilla, and agave on the nose.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
• 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
• Dior Sauvage Elixir has bold fruity notes along with a slight scent of citrus.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
• 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
• Tuck in fresh or faux citrus leaves; glue in place to secure.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
• The drink features Jim Beam bourbon, seltzer, and a touch of citrus.
  — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
• The pilsner-style beer is brewed in Berlin and has notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit.
  — David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
• This helps to release the lime zest's natural oils, infusing the salt with the citrus zing of the fruit.
  — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 June 2023
• That’s just what’s on offer in most Spanish Grenache wines, which range from stone and citrus fruit to licorice and spices.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
• The aroma is fresh and floral with notes of citrus and sweet roasted agave.
  — Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
• Guests can scoop their favorite citrus fruits and savor them in the morning light.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 22 June 2023
• Grind lemon, lime, or other citrus peelings to remove odors, and grease the grinder blades for a good clean, too.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
• For more ways to add citrus to your Christmas decor, browse our favorite ideas.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2023
• Underneath is a slick of aioli, both herbaceous and acidic, punched up with Thai basil and more citrus.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2023
• Then the gin creeps in, warming, sharp and botanical, followed by a wave of fresh citrus.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2023
• The foundation for the sandwich is the mojo, the pork marinade that sings with garlic and fresh cilantro, mint and bright citrus.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2023
• One day, after rushing home from work, Nolan walked into the house and smelled citrus.
  — Nadine Zylberberg, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2023
• This one gives off a light hint of citrus, from grapefruit and geranium notes.
  — Lisa Lombardi, wsj.com, 11 Sep. 2023
• The result is a crisp white blend with flavors of lemongrass, citrus, white flowers and sage.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2023
• So Fresh version has a hint of citrus thanks to top notes of grapefruit, along with raspberry and pear.
  — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
• Often, leaves covered in powdery, black sooty mold is your first clue to these pests in citrus.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
• Spring brings fresh buds, and some winter citrus is still ripening in our urban grove.
  — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
• This savory soup packed with vegetables and bright citrus notes is one of our favorite ways to eat them.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 Apr. 2023
• Add your citrus of choice to a large bowl or pitcher, then cover with 3 cups of Prosecco (or your sparkling wine of choice).
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2023
• The scent — with notes of vanilla, orange, lavender, and citrus — smells like cotton candy and lasts for hours.
  — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
• The balanced citrus cooler is a spiced blend of orange juice, turmeric, lemon and ginger beer.
  — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 31 Oct. 2023
• Feel free to change up the citrus to lime or orange, or swap in almond extract instead of vanilla.
  — Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
• The soap pods even come with refreshing citrus ginger and lemongrass scents.
  — Emily Shiffer, womenshealthmag.com, 18 Apr. 2023
• The culprit is citrus leaf miner — a tiny critter that burrows between the layers of leaf cells.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
• Good, high-quality olive oil gives cakes a mild, fruity, almost spiced flavor that pairs very well with citrus, and helps the cake stay moist for days!
  — Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 19 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024