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Nectarine - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A nectarine is a smooth-skinned, sweet fruit similar to a peach but without the fuzzy exterior. It is often eaten fresh, used in desserts, or added to salads for a juicy flavor.

nectarine

/ˈnɛktəˌrin/ /ˈnɛktəriːn/

Definition:

A smooth-skinned variety of peach with sweet, juicy flesh.

Synonyms:

peach, fruit, drupe

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

sour fruit, bitter fruit

Common Collocations:

ripe nectarine, juicy nectarine, fresh nectarine, nectarine tree

Derivatives:

nectarined (rare), nectarines (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "nectarine" to refer specifically to the smooth-skinned peach variant, not fuzzy peaches.

Common Phrases:

sweet as a nectarine, nectarine season

Etymology:

Derived from "nectar," reflecting its sweetness; first recorded in the 17th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She bought a ripe nectarine at the market.
  • 2. The nectarine tasted sweeter than a regular peach.
  • 3. He planted a nectarine tree in his backyard.
  • 4. Nectarines are often used in fruit salads for their flavor.

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