Apricot: meaning, definitions and examples

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apricot

 

[ หˆeษช.prษช.kษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fruit

An apricot is a small, yellow or orange fruit with a soft skin, juicy flesh, and a large stone inside.

Synonyms

fruit, peach, plum.

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Word Description / Examples
apricot

Use this word when you are talking specifically about the small, orange fruit that has a thin skin and is sweet with a slightly tart flavor.

  • She bought some apricots at the farmer's market.
  • I love the taste of dried apricots in my oatmeal.
fruit

This term is used in a general sense to refer to any edible product of a plant that contains seeds. It applies to a wide variety of sweet and savory flavors.

  • Fruits are essential for a balanced diet.
  • He added various fruits to his salad.
peach

Mention this word when referring to the larger, juicy fruit with a fuzzy skin that is sweet and fragrant.

  • He ate a fresh peach for breakfast.
  • Peach cobbler is one of my favorite desserts.
plum

Use 'plum' when discussing the smooth-skinned fruit that comes in various colors, often purple, and has a sweet to tart flavor.

  • The plums were perfectly ripe and delicious.
  • She made a plum jam to have with toast.

Examples of usage

  • She picked some ripe apricots from the tree.
  • I love the sweet taste of fresh apricots.
Context #2 | Noun

color

Apricot is a pale yellowish-orange color.

Synonyms

orange, peach, salmon.

Examples of usage

  • She painted the walls in a lovely apricot shade.
  • The sunset had beautiful apricot hues.

Translations

Translations of the word "apricot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น damasco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฌเคพเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aprikose

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aprikot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฑั€ะธะบะพั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ morela

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใ‚บ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abricot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ albaricoque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดู…ุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meruลˆka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ marhuฤพa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marelica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aprรญkรณsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™rik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chabacano

Etymology

The word 'apricot' originated from the Latin word 'prunum armeniacum', meaning 'Armenian plum'. Apricots are believed to have originated in Armenia and have been cultivated for thousands of years. They were introduced to Europe through Armenia and the Middle East.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,584, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.