pomegranate

noun

pome·​gran·​ate ˈpä-mə-ˌgra-nət 

ˈpäm-ˌgra-nət,

ˈpəm- 

1

: a several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange with a thick leathery skin and many seeds with pulpy crimson arils of tart flavor

2

: a widely cultivated tropical Asian tree (Punica granatum of the family Lythraceae) bearing pomegranates

Illustration of pomegranate

Examples of pomegranate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some evidence suggests that drinking pomegranate juice can help reduce inflammation and blood pressure. —Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2025

The 2018 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino has notes of pomegranate, raspberry, and rose petal, with balanced acidity and refined tannins. —Jenn Rice, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Midnight in Marfa At Haywire, which has locations in Dallas, Plano, Houston, San Antonio, the Midnight in Marfa blends Cazadores Blanco Tequila and Cointreau with mix of blueberry and pomegranate. —Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025

The space for the cocktail hour, for example, was adorned in burgundy hues with pomegranates scattered around. —Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English poumgrenet, from Anglo-French pome garnette, literally, seedy fruit

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for pomegranate

• gannet
• granite
• planet
• intranet

Kids Definition

pomegranate

noun

pome·​gran·​ate ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət  ˈpəm-ˌgran- 

: a reddish fruit about the size of an orange that has a thick leathery skin and many seeds in a pulp of tart flavor

also : a tropical Asian tree that produces pomegranates

Etymology

Middle English poumgrenet "pomegranate," from early French pomme garnette "pomegranate," literally, "seedy fruit"; pomme from earlier pome "apple" and grenate derived from Latin granum "grain, seed" — related to garnet, grain, grenade see Word History at garnet

Medical Definition

pomegranate

noun

pome·​gran·​ate ˈpäm-(ə-)ˌgran-ət  ˈpəm-ˌgran- 

1

: a tart thick-skinned several-celled reddish berry that is about the size of an orange

2

: a widely cultivated tropical Old World tree (Punica granatum of the family Punicaceae) bearing pomegranates and having bark and roots which were formerly used in dried form as a taeniacide