citrusy

American  

[si-truhs-ee] / ˈsɪ trəs i /

adjective

1. having a naturally derived or artificially produced taste or scent of citrus fruit.

   The citrusy flavor in the sauce is tangerine.

   Among their citrusy bath products is a soap that smells like pink grapefruit.

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Etymology

Origin of citrusy

First recorded in 1945–50; citrus ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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citrusy

"If you love tequila but want a longer drink, or you want something citrusy like a Paloma but a bit cleaner with wine notes, you have to try it," he adds.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

“Quite citrusy and soapy—a bit like air freshener. Very clean.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

“Then, to pair it with oranges, it’s just a match made in heaven. That citrusy note with the beautiful perfume of cardamom.”

From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2025

And the Chinese Chicken Salad — citrusy, sweet, gingery — may be one of the original queens of the form.

From Salon ● May 19, 2025

The clean towel that hung to the side of the sink smelled citrusy orange.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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