citrusy

American

[si-truhs-ee] / ˈsɪ trəs i /

adjective

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.

Etymology

Origin of citrusy

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

Example Sentences

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Order a round of fritters, a rum punch and a plate of griot, a citrusy pork dish that is slow-braised and then fried until crisp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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 • Nov. 16, 2025

“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

I love the sagey, citrusy, cedary rich scent of native plants and wildflowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

The liquid was acrid and citrusy, but as soon as she swallowed it, she felt less hollow, less iced over on the inside.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee

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