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

Deport those workers, and crops from pistachios to peaches, rice and apricots could rot on the trees or vines. —Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025

In Dürnstein, guests can sample local apricots or wine, and a bike tour and hike are also available. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025

Judging panel described the Foursquare 2011 Rum as expressing: A beautiful blend of apricots, toffee, and coconut introduces a bold palate with a delicious tropical fruit core. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025

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