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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Little bites of umami crackle and crunch that bring a welcome jolt of delight to some of my favorite dishes — congee, citrusy chicken Caesar wraps, anything that benefits from a salty, shattery finish.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 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

Use it like aioli: spread onto a turkey sandwich, stirred into a chicken salad, or thinned with lemon juice and olive oil for a creamy, citrusy dressing.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

A sweet, citrusy perfume drifted through the window.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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