bergamot

noun

ber·​ga·​mot ˈbər-gə-ˌmät 

plural bergamots

1

a

: a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree (Citrus bergamia synonym C. aurantium bergamia) that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter, fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon

b(1)

: a tree that bears bergamots

(2)

: the essential oil derived from a bergamot

2

: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot

Examples of bergamot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Treat yourself to it once a week to improve the look of hair while indulging in its delicious bergamot and lemongrass scent that are sure to earn you compliments. —Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024

Just when the intensity of bergamot and cappuccino hit your nose, you’re met with a sweet rush of plum. —Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

This perfume features notes of bergamot, black pepper, and Hinoki wood, and comes in the most stunning and luxe-looking caramel brown bottle. —Julia Guerra, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024

Bonus: The scent is an invigorating combination of bergamot, pink lemon, orange blossom, and cardamom. —Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French bergamote, from Italian bergamotta, modification of Turkish bey armudu, literally, the bey's pear

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing bergamot

• wild bergamot