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

Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 7 June 2025

The Côte D’azur fragrance (the brand’s signature) features notes of Calabrian bergamot, white butterfly jasmine, and sandalwood, creating a perfectly indulgent and luxurious vibe. —Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 June 2025

Notes of bergamot, burning wood and lava stone achieve that effect. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025

The unexpected twist, however, is via Italian bergamot and mandarin—offering a spirited effect like that of a powerful woman. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 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