bergamot
noun
ber·ga·mot
ˈbər-gə-ˌmät 
plural bergamots
1
a
: a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree (Citrus bergamia synonym C. aurantium bergamia) that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter, fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon
b(1)
: a tree that bears bergamots
(2)
: the essential oil derived from a bergamot
2
: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot
Examples of bergamot in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Salted Muse is in the woody marine family with notes of sea salt, pink pepper, cedarwood, sandalwood and amber; and Blooming Fire is a warm floral with patchouli, Tahitian monoi flower and bergamot.
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
The combination of grapefruit, bergamot, and mandarin will amplify the uplifting and energizing facets of the fragrance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
The now-TikTok viral brand just added seven eaux des parfums to its collection, including this warm bergamot, black pepper and Hinoki wood blend.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
According to the description, the perfume weaves notes of bergamot, red apple, cotton candy, iris and freesia, buttery popcorn, warm sandalwood, vanilla bean and caramelized amber.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 May 2024
This velvety-rich rose fragrance has hints of bergamot, lychee, cedarwood and white musk.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 May 2024
Also worthy of noting is the fragrance, which has a woody yet refreshing feel thanks to notes of lavender, bergamot, and vetiver.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
As the fragrance dries down, a bergamot and rose base exudes a light powdery moment.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Moonrise makes a doubly crisp, refreshing first impression with bergamot and green apple, then takes a turn for the sultry with an orange blossom heart and a spicy base.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024
The combination of grapefruit, bergamot, and mandarin will amplify the uplifting and energizing facets of the fragrance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
The now-TikTok viral brand just added seven eaux des parfums to its collection, including this warm bergamot, black pepper and Hinoki wood blend.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
According to the description, the perfume weaves notes of bergamot, red apple, cotton candy, iris and freesia, buttery popcorn, warm sandalwood, vanilla bean and caramelized amber.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 8 May 2024
This velvety-rich rose fragrance has hints of bergamot, lychee, cedarwood and white musk.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 May 2024
Also worthy of noting is the fragrance, which has a woody yet refreshing feel thanks to notes of lavender, bergamot, and vetiver.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2024
As the fragrance dries down, a bergamot and rose base exudes a light powdery moment.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Mar. 2024
Moonrise makes a doubly crisp, refreshing first impression with bergamot and green apple, then takes a turn for the sultry with an orange blossom heart and a spicy base.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Bergamot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bergamot. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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