satsuma

noun

sat·​su·​ma sat-ˈsü-mə How to pronounce satsuma (audio)
ˈsat-sə-
1
: any of several cultivated cold-tolerant mandarin trees that bear medium-sized largely seedless fruits with thin smooth skin
2
: the fruit of a satsuma

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Kylie Jenner, for one, has her own take on the shocking satsuma-esque ping pong ball shade. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2026 Fuji apples go into a tarte tatin with cultured cream, while the last of the season’s satsuma mandarins were juiced for a creamiscle pie. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2022 This brilliant amber bourbon has a rich and decadent nose with butterscotch, toffee, vanilla, and hints of nectarine and satsuma adding to the complexity. — The Courier-Journal, 12 Oct. 2022 Happy tidings for those seeking satsuma mandarins, Hokkaido cream puffs and instant yakisoba. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for satsuma

Word History

Etymology

Satsuma, former province in Kyushu, Japan

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of satsuma was in 1882

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“Satsuma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satsuma. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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