How to Use persimmon in a Sentence

persimmon

noun
  • At the bar, Juleps are made with sweet tea syrup and persimmon.
    — Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2018
  • Then tofu dressed in white miso and served over fresh persimmon.
    — Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
  • When is the best time and method to prune a ‘Fuyu’ persimmon tree?
    — oregonlive, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Slice off the persimmon stem, and place cut-side down on a cutting board.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Make sure your drainage is good, as persimmons don't like sitting in wet soil.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
  • Peel the persimmon and roughly chop its flesh.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Luna moths use the leaves of persimmon trees to make their cocoons.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
  • Slice each persimmon in half lengthwise, and then slice each half into six wedges.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The horizon to the east, with its persimmon cast, promised the sun would yet again appear.
    — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Nov. 2019
  • Facebook page shows one horse feasting from a persimmon tree.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2021
  • There are very few adverse effects of pomegranates or persimmons.
    — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Stir into the corn-and-persimmon mixture and let cool.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025
  • When soft, this low-acid persimmon is lush and creamy with notes of honey and cinnamon.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Water was sparkling on young trees, and in several yards ripe persimmons glowed on the trees.
    — Aaron Gilbreath, Longreads, 10 Apr. 2018
  • We’d harvest persimmons, figs, and pomegranates from our orchard.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Like, oh, this [feels] like this whole room was carved out of a carrot, or a persimmon, or something like that.
    — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
  • Dried pineapple and ripe persimmon come to mind, along with spiced white tea and blackcurrant jam.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Fuyu persimmons are the variety that boasts a tomato-like shape.
    — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Attached is a pre-freeze photo of a neighbor’s persimmon tree.
    — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Plant your persimmon tree in full sun with well-draining soil, and water deeply during its first few months.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
  • Pin oak and persimmon seeds are smaller and the minimum order for those is five pounds.
    — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Texas persimmon in my neighborhood grows to about 20 feet tall.
    — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 6 May 2022
  • Use soft persimmons for the puree; slice firm persimmons for garnish.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Add persimmon puree and whisk until blended.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • There’s a raw bar, so starters include stone crab claws and crudo as well as wagyu carpaccio with persimmon and arugula.
    — Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
  • Carefully pick up the very ripe persimmons and scoop out the jammy flesh and top your hot porridge.
    — Hilary Moss, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2018
  • The rosy flowers in this fall bouquet pair well with branches of persimmons and a mix of fall foliage.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Core the apples and pears, and cut the tops off the persimmons, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks.
    — CBS News, 26 Oct. 2019
  • Made with ripe persimmons, these cookies are a special treat to savor while the fruit is in season.
    — Macie Stump, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Finally, stir in the corn, the persimmon, and the walnuts.
    — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2025

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