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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Lastly, the yuzu poached orange dessert with crunchy meringue and lemon sorbet. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 But the favourite dish of the squad so far was salmon tataki with brown butter vinaigrette, white soy, yuzu and honey. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026 Sanchez recently launched a happy hour with $8 wines and spritzes, including a yuzu sake spritz. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 This summer, find citrus scents that range from bracingly tart yuzu to soft, floral squeezes of orange blossom and bergamot. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for yuzu

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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