apricot

noun

apri·​cot ˈa-prə-ˌkät  ˈā- 

often attributive

1

a

: the oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (Prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor

b

: a tree that bears apricots

2

: a variable color averaging a moderate orange

Examples of apricot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plums Plums are part of the stone fruit family, which includes peaches, nectarines, cherries, and apricots. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 23 Jan. 2025

This whisky is crafted with a high rye mash bill, aged in ex-bourbon barrels, and finished in amaretto casks, imparting distinct apricot and vanilla notes reminiscent of the dessert. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

In a small saucepan bring red wine, cherries and apricots to a simmer. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

Some families live in the canyon seasonally, growing corn, alfalfa, apples, peaches, apricots and more. —Derek M. Norman, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier abrecock, ultimately from Arabic al-birqūq the apricot, ultimately from Latin (persicum) praecox, literally, early ripening (peach) — more at precocious

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

apricot

noun

apri·​cot ˈap-rə-ˌkät  ˈā-prə- 

: an oval orange-colored fruit resembling the related peach and plum in flavor

also : a tree that bears apricots