How to Use citron in a Sentence

citron

noun
  • One study found that citron essential oils may help treat symptoms of rosacea.
    — Cindy Kuzma, Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • The etrog, which is meant to symbolize the heart, is a citron fruit that looks like a large lemon.
    — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2020
  • Jin Soon’s citron tea and, hours later, through predinner snacks.
    — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, 1 Aug. 2017
  • Add a couple of friends, say 30 percent blue and green, then toss in a 10 percent wild card of citron.
    — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Sep. 2020
  • The luminous snap peas and ribbons of radish and carrot had just as much ethereal beauty as any glacé pear or citron.
    — Hannah Walhout, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Princess Kate was gifted a tarte au citron plush, while Prince William received a pickled onion.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • Tarte au citron is one of the defining French desserts, and there are hardly any recipes more British than shortbread and lemon curd.
    — Julia Moskin, star-telegram.com, 23 June 2017
  • Zesty citron is balanced with rich jasmine and teak wood for an energizing but layered fragrance.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
  • This popular spinoff of the iconic Chance scent has citron and teakwood to brighten up the jasmine notes.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Jan. 2023
  • Picture the classic Glossier You, only with a green, citron-forward kick.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
  • TypeA’s products feature notes of bergamot, citron, and mint to help neutralize odor and keep it at bay.
    — Tiffany Dodson, SELF, 27 Nov. 2020
  • This non-alcoholic beverage is flavored with citron giving it a fantastic tangy sweet and sour taste.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The home is jolly and bright, with white walls (except for a citron yellow kitchen) and loads of colorful artwork and accessories.
    — Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Meyer Lemon This hybrid of citron and a mandarin orange is not considered a true lemon.
    — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Bergamotto di Calabria opens with top notes of bergamot derived from Calabria, as well as citron.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • For these homemade lemon-drop cocktails, infuse lemonade with fresh rosemary and ginger and mix with citron vodka for a sweet-and-tart warm weather drink.
    — Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2022
  • Some people create jam by boiling sugar with one Citrullus, the citron melon.
    — Bridget Alex, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Nov. 2022
  • These colors include deep iris speckle, cream speckle, citron speckle and lavender (which does not include the new speckle pattern).
    — Josie Howell | [email protected], al, 27 June 2023
  • And while the little black velvet dress will forever reign supreme, this season’s hues—citron, deep eggplant, and rich burgundy—are equally covetable.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Interested in checking out the complete offerings available right now in the shades berry, creamsicle, and citron?
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Crowding the shelves of boutiques and pharmacies are perfumes that smell like Calabrian citron, rhubarb and violet.
    — Molly Young, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Choose from collared options and v-neck button closures; belted pieces and wrap styles; vibrant splashes of tomato red and electric citron and classic shades of camel and dove grey.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 25 May 2026
  • Centered between the virginal chalice on the one hand and the voluptuous citrons on the other, the dark, bottomless, pucker invites what is sometimes known as the male gaze.
    — Jonathan Gold, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2019
  • Meyer lemons, originally a native of China, are a cross between mandarin oranges and citron or classic lemons.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2020
  • There are some really spirited examples like the Brasserie adorned in a peacock blue, citron yellow, and subdued chartreuse.
    — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, 18 June 2019
  • Frost tolerance varies, from kumquat (hardy to 18 degrees F) to citron (damaged at 32 degrees F).
    — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 11 Oct. 2019
  • Known as Buddha's hands, or fingered citron, these wild looking fruits are often eaten in China and India and are known for their strong, sweet smell.
    — Tirion Morris, azcentral, 4 Nov. 2019
  • Created by the house’s perfumer, Olivier Polge, the latest lineup features zesty citron, jasmine, and ambery teak wood notes.
    — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The lemons are actually citrons, whose rind is fragrant but whose flesh is all but inedible; the oranges, like most in Seville at the time, are almost certainly bitter.
    — Jonathan Gold, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2019
  • Created by Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge, the floral fragrance includes notes of citron, jasmine, and teak wood.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2023

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