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. )

Example Sentences

This recipe for sunny, citrusy granola—a no-brainer breakfast paired with fruit and yogurt, and an irresistible afternoon snack on its own.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sabroso maximizes the visual pop and sharp humor that defines every scene, saturating frames in “see me” colors popping citrusy in one moment and fiery in the next, lifting the cast’s audacious, extreme performances.

From Salon

Pretty soon, people won’t need to travel to New Orleans to sniff IV Waste’s citrusy magic for themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

“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

Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight recently released the woody, citrusy sweet “Orange Frost” fragrance as part of his Hii-Def clothing line.

From Salon