citrusy

[si-truhs-ee]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of citrusy¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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