grenadine

noun

gren·​a·​dine ˌgre-nə-ˈdēn How to pronounce grenadine (audio)
ˈgre-nə-ˌdēn
1
: an open-weave fabric of various fibers
2
: a moderate reddish orange
3
: a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks

Examples of grenadine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There's also a mocktail for people who don't want alcohol which includes Sprite, lime juice, non-alcoholic blue curacao, grenadine, and edible glitter. Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 Layer tequila, orange juice, and grenadine in a glass to create a stunning sunrise effect. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024 Get The Recipe 24 of 50 Southern Sunrise Adding grenadine to this orange juice and tequila mixture gives it the pop of bright red color. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2024 Elsewhere in the area, micro-bar Society inside the Hamilton Hotel is honoring Cherry Blossom season with a floral pop-up and a dedicated Cherry Blossom cocktail, made with sake, cherry liqueur, gin, Gran Marnier, grenadine, and lemon. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grenadine 

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Word History

Etymology

French, from grenade coarse silk fabric, pomegranate

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grenadine was in 1826

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“Grenadine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grenadine. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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