bergamot

noun

ber·​ga·​mot ˈbər-gə-ˌmät 

plural bergamots

1

a

: a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree (Citrus bergamia synonym C. aurantium bergamia) that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter, fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon

b(1)

: a tree that bears bergamots

(2)

: the essential oil derived from a bergamot

2

: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot

Examples of bergamot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The French linen mist melds cozy notes of bergamot and musk with a lemony twist and the fresh, floral smell of a white-flower bouquet. —Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025

Iris is the star ingredient of the juice, which opens with a blend of bergamot, cardamom and geranium, has a subtle hint of vanilla and carrot seed in its heart and mixes cedarwood and ambery woods in its base. —Sandra Salibian, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025

Its formulation is steeped in nourishing natural ingredients, and the smell—a mixture of bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass—has such a loyal following that it’s been made into a candle and a hair perfume. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025

This one is warm and sheer, with notes of bergamot, vanilla and amber for a skin scent that’s totally genderless and easy to layer. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French bergamote, from Italian bergamotta, modification of Turkish bey armudu, literally, the bey's pear

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing bergamot

• wild bergamot