How to Use nectarine in a Sentence

nectarine

noun
  • And the peach tree’s cozying up to the nectarine tree and makin’ peacharines.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
  • At the Windy Acres Farm tent, customers cleared out the nectarines.
    Alicia Fabbre, Naperville Sun, 9 June 2018
  • Toss the nectarines in a small bowl with the cornstarch, sugar and lemon juice.
    Ellise Pierce, star-telegram.com, 4 July 2017
  • Dessert will consist of a nectarine tart and ice cream.
    CBS News, 24 Apr. 2018
  • Toss nectarines, peaches, lemon zest, and ¼ cup syrup in a large bowl to coat.
    Bon Appetit, 19 June 2017
  • Find a nail clipping in your soup, the restaurant gives you a nectarine.
    Sanibel Chai, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • The nectarine coloring of the frame provides a fun splash of color for the warmer months ahead.
    Samantha Costantino, Forbes, 1 June 2021
  • Good structure, some nectarine and cumin on the finish.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • Choose firm ripe peaches and nectarines for the filling.
    Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • But why didn’t strawberries and nectarines make the cut?!
    Ella Nilsen, Vox, 25 May 2018
  • Is that a hint of toast hiding under the aromas of sparkling nectarine?
    Aj Willingham, Cnn design: Megan Pendergrass, CNN, 2 May 2018
  • Working over a bowl, use a sharp knife to slice 1 nectarine or peach very thinly.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Our four-year-old nectarine tree flowered for the last three years but has not produced fruits.
    Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2020
  • Stone fruits are those with a pit — think plums, nectarines, peaches and even cherries.
    Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2017
  • Peach leaf curl is on nearly every peach and nectarine tree, thanks to the long, wet winter and spring.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
  • In the mouth—a splash of nectarine, bitter cherries, slight menthol.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
  • Repeat the layer one more time and finish with a nectarine.
    Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 20 Sep. 2019
  • On the palate, salty-savory notes present at the forefront, giving way to nectarine, citrus pith, and white petals.
    Ellen Bhang, BostonGlobe.com, 28 May 2018
  • The balance of sugar and acidity in the jam matched that of the perfect late-summer peaches and nectarines in the mix.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Local fruits like apple, pear, and nectarine soak up that booze.
    Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2020
  • Rounding out the top five were three common fruits: nectarines, apples and grapes.
    Sean Rossman, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Finely cut the fresh mint leaves into julienne strips and sprinkle them on the nectarine slices.
    SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Cut the peach or nectarine and the plum in half, and discard the pits, then cut each half vertically into 2 round slices.
    Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 18 Dec. 2017
  • Look for flavors of lemon and lime, with hints of nectarine and an appealing herbal finish.
    Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Or go the savory-sweet chutney route with, say, nectarines or plumcots.
    Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Melania Trump chose a gold-and-cream theme for the dinner settings; the menu included goat cheese, lamb and nectarine tarts.
    Roxanne Roberts, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Also, stay alert for pest problems, which are all too common with peach, nectarine and plum trees.
    Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2020
  • Many stones contain small amounts of poison and the nectarine is no exception.
    Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 23 July 2020
  • Last week’s nectarines were heavy with sunshine and sugar, ripe but not overly soft.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • This 10-minute salad adds a savory twist to juicy in-season peaches and nectarines.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2019

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