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
  • The smoky-citrus flavor of this classic drink pairs super well with a big fall feast.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
  • And the bright citrus flavors will whet everyone's appetite before the big feast.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 17 Oct. 2022
  • Long before Napa ruled the north and citrus reigned in the south, L.A. made wine.
    Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
  • This giftable duo features tantalizing glass citrus slices affixed to their bases.
    Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
  • What seems like an inviting dish of fruit is actually a bowl full of claw-like citrus, Buddha’s hands.
    Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Instead, white fruit and citrus flavors are balanced with lively acidity that cuts through the richness of many fall dishes.
    Dallas News, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Outdoors, the grounds are laced with landscaped gardens and citrus trees and host meandering pathways leading to a great lawn flanked by a gazebo.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024
  • This fragrance is inspired by Middle Eastern traditions with its alluring tones of citrus, orange and smoke.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Clinique’s Happy perfume can turn any drab day around with its aromatherapy benefits, thanks to a refreshing blend of citrus and floral notes.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Acqua Neroli is a refreshing EDP with a citrus-forward fragrance profile with floral and fresh notes.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The last few years have been tough on the industry, with citrus farmers experiencing widespread greening, a disease that impacts citrus trees, Arnold said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Encased in a luxe gold bottle, this vodka features a flavorful blend of French grapes, notes of crisp citrus, and hints of tropical fruit that are sure to make the holidays a bit more joyous this year.
    Ni'kesia Pannell, Woman's Day, 25 Oct. 2022
  • There are notes of citrus, vanilla, and agave on the nose.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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

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