apricot
noun
apri·cot
ˈa-prə-ˌkät 
ˈā-
ˈā-
often attributive
1
a
: the oval orange-colored fruit of a temperate-zone tree (Prunus armeniaca) resembling the related peach and plum in flavor
b
: a tree that bears apricots
2
: a variable color averaging a moderate orange
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Key Takeaways Eating apricots regularly can improve gut, skin, and heart health due to their vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Royal Tokaji's expression opens with delicate floral aromas before revealing layers of crisp apple, pear, apricot and stone fruit.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Some have even compared the sweetness of yellow watermelon to a ripe apricot.
—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Stone fruits, such as apricots (Prunus armeniaca), are particularly susceptible to severe fungal issues like Eutypa dieback and silver leaf disease when pruned in winter, while the trees are dormant and the weather is wet.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
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Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2026
Royal Tokaji's expression opens with delicate floral aromas before revealing layers of crisp apple, pear, apricot and stone fruit.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Some have even compared the sweetness of yellow watermelon to a ripe apricot.
—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Stone fruits, such as apricots (Prunus armeniaca), are particularly susceptible to severe fungal issues like Eutypa dieback and silver leaf disease when pruned in winter, while the trees are dormant and the weather is wet.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for apricot
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“Apricot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apricot. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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apricot
noun
apri·cot
ˈap-rə-ˌkät
ˈā-prə-
ˈā-prə-
: an oval orange-colored fruit resembling the related peach and plum in flavor
also
: a tree that bears apricots
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