Apricots Meaning in English
word · lemma: apricot
ˈæpɹəˌkɑts
AP-ri-kahts
ˈeɪpɹɪkˌɒts
AY-pri-kots
Definition
Small, round, orange fruits with soft flesh and a sweet flavor. They are often eaten fresh, dried, or used in cooking and baking.
Usage & Nuances
'Apricots' is the plural of 'apricot'. Common collocations: 'dried apricots,' 'fresh apricots,' 'apricot jam.' Not to be confused with 'peach' or 'plum.' In food contexts, both fruit and flavor may be meant.
Spanish: albaricoquesPortuguese (BR): damascosPortuguese (PT): damascosChinese (Simplified): 杏子Chinese (Traditional): 杏子Hindi: खुबानीArabic: مشمشBengali: এপ্রিকট - খুবানিRussian: абрикосыJapanese: アンズVietnamese: mơKorean: 살구Turkish: kayısıUrdu: خوبانیIndonesian: aprikot
Example Sentences
I like to eat apricots in the summer.
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She bought a bag of dried apricots at the market.
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Apricots are good for making jam.
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Could you please add some apricots to the fruit salad?
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My grandmother makes the best apricots preserved in syrup.
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The pie has a nice flavor because of the fresh apricots.
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