nectarine

noun

nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn How to pronounce nectarine (audio)
: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach
also : its fruit

Examples of nectarine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jasmine, hyacinth and lemongrass highlight the aromas, with nectarine and sage filling out the palate. Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 20 July 2023 The secret to creamy sorbet is in your fruit; specifically, fruit with a lot of pectin (peaches, nectarines, and berries) or fiber (mangos or bananas) are ideal. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 July 2023 The main difference between nectarines and peaches is that nectarines have smooth, not fuzzy, skins. Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024 The recall does not include peaches, plums, and nectarines currently being sold in stores. Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2023 Next month, bareroot fruit trees and shrubs begin to arrive: peaches, apples, nectarines, pears, apricots, and more. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023 Also out back is a convenient lap pool and a separate hot tub, plus plum and nectarine trees; an outdoor kitchen services a stone patio and multiple terra-cotta terraces. James McClain, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023 Place peaches, cherries, nectarines, and vanilla in a large bowl. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 July 2023 Cherry season in Chile will start to peak in January, and grapes, plums, nectarines and blueberries all could have a hard time reaching market, said Ignacio Caballero, director of marketing for Frutas de Chile, a trade group representing Chilean fruit growers. Ruth Liao, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

obsolete nectarine, adjective, like nectar

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nectarine was in 1616

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“Nectarine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nectarine. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

nectarine

noun
nec·​tar·​ine ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn How to pronounce nectarine (audio)
: a smooth-skinned peach
also : a tree producing this fruit

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