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

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While parents sipped a Lambrusco or a Black Russian at the Christmas party, kids got lemon/lime soda with a pour of grenadine. John Graham, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024 It's made with orange, lime, lemon and grenadine, all given a kick with a mix of the island's Goslings rums. Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 Nov. 2024 The Haunted Saloon, mixed with vodka, blue curacao, pineapple juice, grenadine and a lemon twist. Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024 Kraken Bones Punch The Kraken Bones Punch is a dark and tropical Halloween drink that combines the bold flavors of Kraken Black Spiced Rum with pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grenadine 

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 18 Dec. 2024.

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