citrus

Intermediate

/ˈsɪt.rəs/

noun
any of a group of plants that produce acidic (= sour) fruits with a lot of juice, or the fruit of these plants

citrus in a sentence

  • “I eat non-citrus fruits and vegetables, and whole grains.”
  • “Citrus will grow in most parts of Australia, except for mountain areas.”
  • “Lemons are one of the hardiest of the citruses.”
  • “Good sources of vitamin C are vegetables and fruits, especially citrus.”

What does “citrus” mean?

citrus (noun) means any of a group of plants that produce acidic (= sour) fruits with a lot of juice, or the fruit of these plants. It is pronounced /ˈsɪt.rəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "citrus" mean?
citrus (noun) means: any of a group of plants that produce acidic (= sour) fruits with a lot of juice, or the fruit of these plants
How do you pronounce "citrus"?
"citrus" is pronounced /ˈsɪt.rəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "citrus" in a sentence?
Here is "citrus" used in a sentence: I eat non-citrus fruits and vegetables, and whole grains.

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