How to Use nectarine in a Sentence

nectarine

noun
  • A lot of fig, lavender and stone fruit — peach trees, nectarines.
    — Aliana Mt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
  • And the peach tree’s cozying up to the nectarine tree and makin’ peacharines.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
  • Toss nectarines, peaches, lemon zest, and ¼ cup syrup in a large bowl to coat.
    — Bon Appetit, 19 June 2017
  • Cut peach, apple, pear, or nectarine in 8 wedges.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Find a nail clipping in your soup, the restaurant gives you a nectarine.
    — Sanibel Chai, ELLE, 25 May 2023
  • Toss the nectarines in a small bowl with the cornstarch, sugar and lemon juice.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 4 July 2017
  • Local fruits like apple, pear, and nectarine soak up that booze.
    — Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2020
  • Stone fruits like nectarines, peaches, and apricots can be sliced and fanned out.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • The best fruits for chia jam include berries, nectarines, plums, and mango.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Stone fruits are those with a pit — think plums, nectarines, peaches and even cherries.
    — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2017
  • Our four-year-old nectarine tree flowered for the last three years but has not produced fruits.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 3 Oct. 2020
  • Working over a bowl, use a sharp knife to slice 1 nectarine or peach very thinly.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Is that a hint of toast hiding under the aromas of sparkling nectarine?
    — Aj Willingham, Cnn design: Megan Pendergrass, CNN, 2 May 2018
  • Make good use of those summer nectarines by pickling them and putting them atop a salad.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Last week’s nectarines were heavy with sunshine and sugar, ripe but not overly soft.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2023
  • Or go the savory-sweet chutney route with, say, nectarines or plumcots.
    — Bill St. John, The Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2019
  • In the mouth—a splash of nectarine, bitter cherries, slight menthol.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021
  • Also, stay alert for pest problems, which are all too common with peach, nectarine and plum trees.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 21 Nov. 2020
  • Peach leaf curl is on nearly every peach and nectarine tree, thanks to the long, wet winter and spring.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2023
  • Peaches and nectarines should be thinned so that fruit is 5-7 inches apart on the branch.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Place peaches, cherries, nectarines, and vanilla in a large bowl.
    — Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 29 July 2023
  • Peaches can be replaced with nectarines, apricots or plums.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The nectarine coloring of the frame provides a fun splash of color for the warmer months ahead.
    — Samantha Costantino, Forbes, 1 June 2021
  • At the Windy Acres Farm tent, customers cleared out the nectarines.
    — Alicia Fabbre, Naperville Sun, 9 June 2018
  • Look for flavors of lemon and lime, with hints of nectarine and an appealing herbal finish.
    — Washington Post, 30 Apr. 2021
  • Finely cut the fresh mint leaves into julienne strips and sprinkle them on the nectarine slices.
    — SFChronicle.com, 18 Sep. 2020
  • Many stones contain small amounts of poison and the nectarine is no exception.
    — Ben Lerner, The New York Review of Books, 23 July 2020
  • In the summertime, pair vegetables with berries or a stone fruit like peach or nectarine.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
  • People traveled to the farm in large groups, toting bags to collect the nectarines.
    — Gary Kazanjian, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Fresh peaches can be replaced with fresh nectarines or apricots, or frozen peaches.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025

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