How to Use citrus in a Sentence

citrus

noun
  • Sweet and smooth with slight citrus on the palate and no pine notes.
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2022
  • There are notes of citrus, vanilla, and agave on the nose.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
  • And this was the citrus braised pork with crispy shallots.
    Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Mature trees, a guest house and a small citrus grove filled out the half-acre grounds.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Lime and Lime Zest: The citrus juice and zest adds a puckery punch to the sauce and topper.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
  • Dior Sauvage Elixir has bold fruity notes along with a slight scent of citrus.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
  • To enhance the fresh, sweet zip of citrus with each sip, rub the cut edge of the orange peel twist around the glass rim.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Tuck in fresh or faux citrus leaves; glue in place to secure.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Long before Napa ruled the north and citrus reigned in the south, L.A. made wine.
    Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The drink features Jim Beam bourbon, seltzer, and a touch of citrus.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 May 2023
  • The pilsner-style beer is brewed in Berlin and has notes of citrus, bergamot, and sweet fruit.
    David Meyer, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Cover; cook on low 8 to 10 hours, adding citrus and onion the last hour of cooking.
    Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2024
  • The longer the drink of white port, vermouth and tonic sits, the more intense the citrus flavor.
    Rebekah Peppler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Sparky, zesty citrus aromas with a slight bulge of fat.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
  • Much like onions and citrus fruits, dark chocolate is good for you!
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Take 'em straight, or add them in with some seltzer water and citrus juice.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The garden at Blancaneaux provides most of the citrus, herbs and veggies for the lodge.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The fall flavor brings a cider and citrus base with Niagara wine and a hint of spice.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The ping-pong-ball-sized green and orange fruit is the citrus of choice in Filipino cuisine.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Oct. 2024
  • This helps to release the lime zest's natural oils, infusing the salt with the citrus zing of the fruit.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 June 2023
  • Or, spice it up with some jalapeño or a chile-citrus such as Tajin, which goes great around the rim of your favorite glass.
    Robin Soslow, Chron, 22 Aug. 2022
  • That’s just what’s on offer in most Spanish Grenache wines, which range from stone and citrus fruit to licorice and spices.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The aroma is fresh and floral with notes of citrus and sweet roasted agave.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For extra help in the smell department, toss in citrus peels for a fresh scent.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2022
  • Some citrus trees with thorns outgrow them as the tree matures.
    oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2022
  • The light pink candle, which has a burn time of up to 110 hours, has notes of sweet flowers, bright citrus, and vanilla.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 9 June 2024
  • This is a warm yet fresh woodsy scent, laced with bright citrus and subtle spice that is sure to impress.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Sep. 2022
  • This comes in soft gel form, with citrus essence for a pleasant flavor.
    Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
  • And to top it all off, they’re coated in a sweet-tart pink glaze and one of my favorite party tricks: homemade citrus sprinkles.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The lineup includes Caramel Brew, a woody, smoky blend that feels like stepping into your favorite café, and Lemon Cake, which brightens creamy almond and caramel with a pop of citrus.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Nov. 2024

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