nectarine
noun
nec·tar·ine
ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn 
: a peach with a smooth-skinned fruit that is a frequent somatic mutation of the normal peach
also
: its fruit
Examples of nectarine in a Sentence
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With top notes of citrus nectarine and pineapple, married with blooming florals, the eau de parfum gives off a fruity first impression.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023
Pink Friday 2 perfume combines top notes of nectarine, pineapple and solar blooms with orange flower petals, pink mimosa and damask rose at the heart of the fragrance.
—Latifah Muhammad, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2023
Their delicious Viognier is golden colored in the glass with aromas of apricot, peach, and honeysuckle and flavors of nectarine, honeydew, and Gala apple.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Jasmine, hyacinth and lemongrass highlight the aromas, with nectarine and sage filling out the palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
The secret to creamy sorbet is in your fruit; specifically, fruit with a lot of pectin (peaches, nectarines, and berries) or fiber (mangos or bananas) are ideal.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
The main difference between nectarines and peaches is that nectarines have smooth, not fuzzy, skins.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
The recall does not include peaches, plums, and nectarines currently being sold in stores.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2023
Next month, bareroot fruit trees and shrubs begin to arrive: peaches, apples, nectarines, pears, apricots, and more.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 27 Nov. 2023
Pink Friday 2 perfume combines top notes of nectarine, pineapple and solar blooms with orange flower petals, pink mimosa and damask rose at the heart of the fragrance.
—Latifah Muhammad, Billboard, 8 Dec. 2023
Their delicious Viognier is golden colored in the glass with aromas of apricot, peach, and honeysuckle and flavors of nectarine, honeydew, and Gala apple.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Jasmine, hyacinth and lemongrass highlight the aromas, with nectarine and sage filling out the palate.
—Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
The secret to creamy sorbet is in your fruit; specifically, fruit with a lot of pectin (peaches, nectarines, and berries) or fiber (mangos or bananas) are ideal.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
The main difference between nectarines and peaches is that nectarines have smooth, not fuzzy, skins.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
The recall does not include peaches, plums, and nectarines currently being sold in stores.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2023
Next month, bareroot fruit trees and shrubs begin to arrive: peaches, apples, nectarines, pears, apricots, and more.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
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nectarine
noun
nec·tar·ine
ˌnek-tə-ˈrēn
: a smooth-skinned peach
also
: a tree producing this fruit
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