How to Use dragon fruit in a Sentence

dragon fruit

noun
  • If planting more than one dragon fruit, space them at least 6 feet apart.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Here's how experts say to look after a dragon fruit tree.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The scent reads as a tropical breeze thanks to a blend of dragon fruit and zesty orange oil.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Smoothies are, of course, dragon fruit-friendly.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • The pink dragon fruit with red flesh is the highest in betalains, which can reduce bad cholesterol.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • While plump and hefty, weighing up to a pound each, dragon fruit is considered a botanical berry.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • During the first year, fertilize dragon fruit every couple of months.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • For non-coffee drinks, the dragon fruit and strawberry acai refreshers are two of their best sellers.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The spiked teas come in flavors like slightly sweet, half & half, strawberry dragon fruit and mango pineapple.
    — Ryan Maxin, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Feb. 2024
  • However, experts warned that trying out the dragon fruit cleanse as a detox for your body is not recommended.
    — Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Others, such as mango, pineapple, banana, and dragon fruit, are much higher in sugar.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The out-of-this-world slushy is flavored with cotton candy and dragon fruit and topped with white soft serve and blue and purple galaxy sprinkles.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The free shot at Urban Plates is made with organic dragon fruit, strawberry and lemon.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Lots of egg bites, a whole wheat canapé with speck, mango coconut chia with dragon fruit cream, and an Apple Park crespelle.
    — WSJ, 12 Sep. 2023
  • This boba shop offers Thai tea, smoothies and slushies with flavors like mango lemonade and dragon fruit.
    — Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Each drink flight includes three-ounce pours of the eatery’s classic, dragon fruit and coconut-pineapple margaritas.
    — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 29 June 2023
  • Yellow dragon fruit is a cactus fruit native to South America.
    — Lauren O'Connor, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Energy comes in dragon fruit, lemon and strawberry banana flavors.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Spiky, with thick leathery skin, dragon fruit takes its name from the fire-breathing mythological creatures that populate age-old lore.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • Wright said one of the more innovative aspects of the study is the use of dragon fruit peel, which is typically discarded as waste.
    — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
  • Once considered a rarity, dragon fruit has become a familiar sight in grocery stores.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026
  • The flavor in question combines classic cranberry with the tropical twist of dragon fruit.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Dragon Fruit Also known as pitaya, dragon fruit gets its name from its scaly, dragon-like exterior.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The primary season for dragon fruit is June through September.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Vendors sling pineapples, dragon fruit, and fresh fish from deck to deck, while giant eyes painted on the boats’ bows peer ahead, believed to guide captains to good fortune.
    — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2025
  • What a bourbon this is, with notes of chocolate, apple, maple, plum, strawberry, raw grain, spice, bubble gum, oak, raisin, and just a touch of dragon fruit on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Growing dragon fruit is a rewarding way to add beauty to your garden and enjoy nutritious, delicious fruit.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Other newcomers specialize in vegan tacos on dragon fruit tortillas, or both sweet and savory choux pastries.
    — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Mar. 2023
  • The Pink Drink is made with Angostura white rum, coconut cream, dragon fruit syrup, demerara and lime.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
  • The Pink Drink is made with Angostura white rum, coconut cream, dragon fruit syrup, demerara and lime.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024

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