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

Its filling is made of apricots and apples and the crust is a buttery, delicious shortbread. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024

Guests will also enjoy a variety of shareable sides, including creamy mashed potatoes, flavorful green beans with apricots and onions, and tangy cinnamon orange cranberry sauce. —Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024

The whiskey is sweet, oily, and syrupy on the palate, exhibiting spiced and dried fruits, especially apricots, exotic spices, and hot cross buns/cinnamon rolls. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024

The team puts together seasonal menus with microgreens from Grand Valley Micro Farms, fresh bread from Kulina Lani Organic Sourdough and produce from neighboring orchards–including nectarines, plums, peaches and apricots. —Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024

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