Grenadine Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɡɹɛnədiːn

GREN-uh-deen

UK

ɡɹˈɛnɐdˌiːn

gren-UH-deen

Definition

Grenadine is a sweet, red syrup made from pomegranate juice, commonly used to flavor and color drinks and desserts.

Usage & Nuances

Common in cocktail recipes and mocktails. Not alcoholic by itself. Sometimes confused with cherry syrup, but grenadine is usually pomegranate-based. Pairs well with lemonade, soda, or spirits.

• Spanish: granadina
• Portuguese (BR): grenadine - xarope de romã
• Portuguese (PT): grenadine - xarope de romã
• Chinese (Simplified): 石榴糖浆
• Chinese (Traditional): 石榴糖漿
• Hindi: ग्रेनेडीन - अनार का शरबत
• Arabic: غرينادين - شراب الرمان
• Bengali: গ্রেনাডিন
• Russian: гренадин
• Japanese: グレナディン
• Vietnamese: syrup grenadine - nước siro lựu
• Korean: 그레나딘 시럽
• Turkish: grenadin - nar şurubu
• Urdu: گرینیڈین
• Indonesian: grenadine - sirup grenadine

Example Sentences

Pour a little grenadine into the lemonade.

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The cocktail needs grenadine for its red color.

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Kids can drink grenadine with soda as a sweet treat.

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Can you add some grenadine to my drink? I love the color it gives.

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A Shirley Temple wouldn’t be the same without grenadine.

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I ran out of grenadine, so I had to skip it in the recipe.

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