jujube
noun
ju·jube
ˈjü-ˌjüb 
especially for sense 1
ˈjü-ju̇-ˌbē
1
: a fruit-flavored gumdrop or lozenge
2
a
: an edible drupaceous fruit of any of several trees (genus Ziziphus) of the buckthorn family
especially
: one of an Asian tree (Z. jujuba)
b
: a tree producing this fruit
Examples of jujube in a Sentence
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One group received Ziziphus jujube syrup, while the other received a simple jujube syrup.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The rats given jujube had less liver damage when given toxic doses of acetaminophen, signaling that jujube might help protect the liver.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Ways to add jujube to your diet include: Blend jujube into smoothies
Stir chopped jujube into cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
However, more research is needed on jujube as a supplement ingredient.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Key Ingredients: Pomegranate extract, jujube extract, squalane Type: Sleep mask
Size: 4.05 fl. oz.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Starbucks also released other new flavors across China with a holiday theme in February, according to the Shanghai Reserve Roastery’s Weibo account, including a jujube macchiato inspired by new year’s rice cakes and an almond tofu macchiato.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024
The beautiful gold tin includes 12 sachets of organic, non-caffeinated chamomile tea with hints of linden blossom, passionflower and jujube seed, that combine to make a stress-busting blend.
—Sarah Rose, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023
Villagers told me that many trees like these had died.
Species that had fruits — fig, jujube — were the ones that died first, because those need more water.
—Catrin Einhorn Thea Traff, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The rats given jujube had less liver damage when given toxic doses of acetaminophen, signaling that jujube might help protect the liver.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Ways to add jujube to your diet include: Blend jujube into smoothies
Stir chopped jujube into cereal, oatmeal, or yogurt.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
However, more research is needed on jujube as a supplement ingredient.
—Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 9 Sep. 2024
Key Ingredients: Pomegranate extract, jujube extract, squalane Type: Sleep mask
Size: 4.05 fl. oz.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 July 2024
Starbucks also released other new flavors across China with a holiday theme in February, according to the Shanghai Reserve Roastery’s Weibo account, including a jujube macchiato inspired by new year’s rice cakes and an almond tofu macchiato.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 20 Feb. 2024
The beautiful gold tin includes 12 sachets of organic, non-caffeinated chamomile tea with hints of linden blossom, passionflower and jujube seed, that combine to make a stress-busting blend.
—Sarah Rose, wsj.com, 2 Nov. 2023
Villagers told me that many trees like these had died.
Species that had fruits — fig, jujube — were the ones that died first, because those need more water.
—Catrin Einhorn Thea Traff, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2023
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“Jujube.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jujube. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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