nectarine

American  

[nek-tuh-reen, nek-tuh-reen] / ˌnɛk təˈrin, ˈnɛk təˌrin /

noun

1. a variety or mutation of peach having a smooth, downless skin.

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nectarine British  

/ ˈnɛktərɪn /

noun

1. a variety of peach tree, Prunus persica nectarina

2. the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin

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Etymology

Origin of nectarine

First recorded in 1610–20; nectar + -ine ¹

Example Sentences

So he planted apple trees, nectarine trees, grape vineyards and a vegetable garden, turning the once-empty lot into an oasis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

It's the route to his apple and nectarine orchards.

From BBC • Jul. 28, 2023

This fine example is plush and ripe, with plenty of nectarine and citrus flavors but without the aggressive grassiness of some New Zealand savvies.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

Let me tell you something: that bowl of pasta was just as transcendent as a peak-season tomato sandwich or sink nectarine.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2022

They hear fighting words on the wind, when all I’m thinking is how the late-day sun reminds me of a ripe nectarine.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate