citrus fruit

noun
UK: /ˈsɪtrəs fruːt/
US: /ˈsɪtrəs fruːt/

  1. A type of fruit with a thick skin and juicy flesh, like oranges, lemons, or grapefruits.

    1. I like to eat citrus fruit.
    2. The recipe calls for the juice of one citrus fruit, such as a lime or a lemon.

Synonyms

citrus

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "citrus fruit": citrus.

Example usage of "citrus fruit": "I like to eat citrus fruit.". More examples on the page.