grenadine

noun

gren·​a·​dine ˌgre-nə-ˈdēn How to pronounce grenadine (audio)
ˈgre-nə-ˌdēn
1
: an open-weave fabric of various fibers
2
: a moderate reddish orange
3
: a syrup flavored with pomegranates and used in mixed drinks

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Available from May 20 through August 18 the Red, White & Booze Lemonade is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Cointreau, lemon sour, cane sugar, Blue Curacao, grenadine, fresh lemon, and Starry. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Something like a grenadine Garza Grossa tie gives you the same versatility but with much more depth because of the texture. Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 First was the Pink Lady (gin, apple brandy, lemon, grenadine, egg white) printed in 1913 and named for a Broadway musical comedy of same name. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 May 2026 The blackberry liqueur, orange juice, and grenadine give this cocktail its vibrant color. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grenadine

Word History

Etymology

French, from grenade coarse silk fabric, pomegranate

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grenadine was in 1826

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“Grenadine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grenadine. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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