citrus

noun
UK: /ˈsɪtrəs/
US: /ˈsɪtrəs/

  1. A type of fruit with a thick skin and sour taste, like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits.

    1. I love the smell of citrus in the morning.
    2. The recipe calls for the juice of a citrus fruit, such as a lemon or lime.

  2. A tree that produces citrus fruit.

    1. The orchard was full of citrus trees, heavy with fruit.
    2. Farmers in Florida cultivate various types of citrus to sell at market.

Synonyms

grapefruit lemon tangerine lime orange
citrus adjective

  1. Relating to or resembling citrus fruits.

    1. This drink has a refreshing citrus flavor.
    2. The cleaning product had a strong citrus scent, making the house smell fresh.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "citrus" in English means: A type of fruit with a thick skin and sour taste, like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits., A tree that produces citrus fruit..

The phonetic transcription of "citrus" is /ˈsɪtrəs/ in British English and /ˈsɪtrəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "citrus": grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, lime, orange.

Example usage of "citrus": "I love the smell of citrus in the morning.". More examples on the page.