yuzu

noun

yu·​zu ˈyü-(ˌ)zü How to pronounce yuzu (audio)
: a green or yellow aromatic citrus fruit whose acidic rind and juice are often used in Japanese cuisine

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To drink, pan-Asian inspired cocktails starring ingredients like yuzu, lemongrass, and Thai basil; plus local wines, and a sake list. Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 Nourishing yet lightweight ingredients such as plum oil and yuzu extract keep hair moisturized—never dry nor crunchy. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025 Her Perilla Yuja Soju and Tonic is a twist on the classic G&T using yuja (also known as yuzu) juice and a syrup made with fragrant perilla leaves to imbue the drink with a bright, grassy anise flavor. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025 Tacit-a composition inspired by the Mediterranean coast that features a bracing combinations of yuzu and basil. Bea McMonagle, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yuzu

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yuzu was in 1977

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“Yuzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuzu. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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