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

This oil brings forth fruitiness, with a scent body composed of bergamot, citrus peel, and juniper berry. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025

The brand’s signature fragrance is inspired by the mountains of Big Sur and features notes of vetiver, neroli, fig, and bergamot. —Victoria Moorhouse, Glamour, 18 Apr. 2025

And last but not least, Windsor Festival is a melange of bergamot, florals including neroli and ylang ylang plus sandalwood. —Jackie Fields, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Moonrise makes a doubly crisp, refreshing first impression with bergamot and green apple, then takes a turn for the sultry with an orange blossom heart and a spicy base. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025

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