apricot
noun
the downy, yellow, sometimes rosy fruit, somewhat resembling a small peach, of the tree Prunus armeniaca.
apricots
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pluralof apricot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Tons of stranded apricots have been spoiled because of the delays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"That may not seem like much, but it changes everything. The major retailers weren't ready and are still selling Spanish apricots when they should have switched over to French ones," he said.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
In Hollister, underage siblings use sharp knives to cut and clean heirloom apricots that dry in the hot sun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
For added flair, you can include fruits like grapes or dried apricots, nuts like almonds or pecans and dips or toppings like fig jam and honey.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
They came running, both of them, and Mom said, "Sam said 'thank you' when I gave him a bite of apricots!"
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
