How to Use prickly pear in a Sentence

prickly pear

noun
  • Make a jam out of fresh or frozen prickly pears.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Enjoy peeled prickly pears raw as a snack.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Heaps of leathery brown prickly pear pads sagged into the dirt and ash.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Extract the juice from fresh prickly pears using a juicer or blender.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But in the dark, Yara was just trying their best not to trip over young clumps of prickly pear.
    — Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • Wind down with a prickly pear margarita and a dreamy sunset vista.
    — Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • My kids might not be getting prickly pear for breakfast anytime soon.
    — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
  • Nopal is a vegetable derived from the prickly pear cactus.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Use prickly pear juice in marinades and salad dressings.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • With a cactus like prickly pear, cut between segments.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Her brick home has a gravel driveway and a yard covered in prickly pear and saguaro cactus.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Her brick home has a gravel driveway and a yard covered in prickly pear and saguaro cactus.
    — Sejal Govindarao, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Use frozen prickly pears in smoothies for a unique flavor and boost of nutrition.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Grow prickly pear cactus in a fast-draining area, such as a gravel garden.
    — Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • Deeply pink and pretty sweet, prickly pear syrup can be easily found online.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
  • In a blender, combine the prickly pear flesh, grated ginger, lemon juice and water.
    — Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Also known as a cactus pear, tuna fruit, or sabras, prickly pears are a sweet fruit that are quick and easy to snack on.
    — Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Cactus paddles beaded with young prickly pears.
    — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The lime juice and hibiscus tea bring some tang while the prickly pear syrups adds a sweet touch with a melon-berry sweetness.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Saguaros might reign supreme in the park, but cholla, prickly pear and barrel cactus also have a presence.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026
  • There’s also a standout new desert pear lemonade made with strawberry and prickly pear.
    — Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Stir together tequila, prickly pear syrup, lime juice, and chilled tea in a medium pitcher.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Set the scene Along dusty roads bordered by prickly pears, Kissamos’ taxi drivers roll down windows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • During your visit, keep an eye close to the ground to spot spider antelope horn, prairie ragwort, and even prickly pear cactus.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
  • With this in mind, prickly pear margaritas are a staple here, as are nopales (edible cacti).
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • What do a nopal (a prickly pear cactus) a bicycle stand, crates, a wooden bench, a plastic table and worn knives have in common?
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The park is also home to a few different species of cacti—cholla, paperspine, prickly pear, and hedgehog.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • In a jean jacket and black dress, Savannah Guthrie walked through prickly pear cactus fields, even pausing to poke the thorny plants.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Glycerin and panthenol soften and smooth, while prickly pear extract boosts shine and maintains curl definition.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
  • Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.
    — Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

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