soursop

noun

sour·​sop ˈsau̇(-ə)r-ˌsäp How to pronounce soursop (audio)
: a small tropical American tree (Annona muricata) of the custard-apple family that has spicy odoriferous leaves
also : its large edible fruit that has fleshy spines and a slightly acid fibrous pulp

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Both fresh and frozen soursop can be pureed and mixed into cocktails. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026 Enjoy appetizers of beef or chicken empanadas or cool off with a refreshing mango or soursop smoothie. — Loán Lake, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025 The bar will offer a selection of nonalcoholic drinks like passionfruit and blood orange elixir with soursop and tamarind and toasted peanut soda. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026 Breakfast is served buffet-style, featuring Ecuadorian staples such as empanadas de verde and fresh soursop juice, as well as omelettes, guava jams, and bread baked in the ship’s kitchen. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soursop

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soursop was in 1667

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