apricot
0 antonyms and opposites of apricot, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A small round fruit with soft orange skin and flesh, related to the peach and plum.
How to use apricot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Traces back through French and Arabic to Late Latin praecoquum, "early-ripening (fruit)" — the same root as precocious.
Full origin of apricot →Frequently asked questions
What does “apricot” mean?
The word “apricot” means a small round fruit with soft orange skin and flesh, related to the peach and plum. In plain terms, a small orange stone fruit, or the pale orange colour named after it.
How do you pronounce “apricot”?
“Apricot” is pronounced AY-prih-kot (/ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “apricot” in a sentence?
Here is “apricot” used in a sentence: “She spread apricot jam on her toast.”
What part of speech is “apricot”?
Depending on how it is used, “apricot” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “apricot” come from?
The word “apricot” comes from Late Latin. Traces back through French and Arabic to Late Latin praecoquum, "early-ripening (fruit)" — the same root as precocious.
How many meanings does “apricot” have?
“Apricot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small round fruit with soft orange skin and flesh, related to the peach and plum.