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

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

It’s delicate and citrusy, just a little sweet and I drizzle it on everything from leftover rice bowls to greens I don’t really want to eat but probably should.

From Salon

They’re gentle and citrusy and perfect for slipping into a beach bag.

From Salon