Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apricot
Noun
/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/
Definition
A small, orange fruit with a soft, velvety skin and a sweet, juicy flesh.
Examples
- She enjoyed a bowl of sliced apricots for breakfast.
- Apricot jam is a delicious spread for toast.
- The dessert was topped with a fresh apricot for decoration.
Meaning
The apricot is a fruit that is often eaten fresh or used in cooking and baking. It belongs to the stone fruit family, which means it has a large pit or stone in the center.
Synonyms
- Peach
- Nectarine
- Plum
