How to Use star fruit in a Sentence

star fruit

noun
  • The nose shows nice, musty aromas with hazelnuts, pear and star fruit.
    — Tan Vinh and Owen Bargreen, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Dec. 2022
  • The dry, tangy palate shows off flavors of almond paste, quince, star fruit and chalk.
    — Michael Alberty, oregonlive, 27 Dec. 2019
  • Ice cubes 1 slice star fruit Spread layer of sugar in small dish.
    — Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Flavors include blends of star fruit, thyme, peach, ginger, mango, and much more.
    — Nicola Fumo, Forbes, 7 May 2021
  • Kiwi and star fruit flavors abound, seasoned with lime, lemongrass and ginger.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2024
  • On the other side was a small driveway bursting with star fruit and hibiscus flowers.
    — David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
  • One of the visitors was Tom Bordovsky, who came by to drop off star fruit that had fallen from his tree.
    — Alan Blinder, Marc Santora and Vivian Yee, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2017
  • Flavors of lemongrass, star fruit and straw frame a medium-body, and soft acidity keeps it refreshing.
    — Washington Post, 2 July 2021
  • Add fruits such as watermelon, cantaloupe, grapefruit, strawberries and star fruit to the list as well.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 19 July 2022
  • This delightful version, mainly from the viura grape, is crisp and refreshing, with hints of quince, star fruit and straw.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
  • On the 2-acre lot are a patio with a pizza oven, a guesthouse, a flex building, a koi pond, and lemon, papaya, and star fruit trees.
    — The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Rich with ripe peaches and star fruit, slightly herbaceous and a tad off-dry, the bubbly is great on its own or as a base for a mimosa or bellini.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2020
  • Rich and full-bodied, the wine smells of jasmine and apple blossoms, while flavors lean toward Bosc pear and star fruit.
    — Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2021
  • Here is impressive intensity, with flavors of quince, Asian pear and star fruit, plus a splash of key lime to bring it home.
    — Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2020
  • This set includes options such as white dragon fruit, lotus, star fruit, kiwi, pear, lavender and more, to dress up drinks of all kinds and in all places.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • Flavors of white flowers and tropical fruit — think star fruit, litchi and jasmine — with a soft texture that caresses the palate.
    — Washington Post, 2 July 2021
  • Boyd likes to play with different combinations of both texture and flavor, from kumquats and star fruit in winter to berries and melons in summer.
    — Kristen Hartke, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Young star fruit trees, also known as carambolas, are cold-sensitive and would likely be damaged by temperatures below freezing.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2020
  • The inviting aromatic cologne opens with a tropical fruit medley of star fruit, mandarin orange, and lime, with refreshing oceanic heart notes of sea salt, marine accords, and cedarwood.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Restaurants and bakeries showcase the season's star fruit with classic iterations like popsicles and pie, plus creative variations such as babka and a milkshake beer.
    — Ashley Day, USA TODAY, 1 May 2018
  • America's restaurants and bars are celebrating summer with the season's star fruit — mouth-watering watermelon.
    — Ashley Day, USA TODAY, 2 July 2018
  • Follow local farmers into the plantation where cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper trees grow, and sample tropical fruits like custard apple, star fruit, and rambutan.
    — National Geographic, 12 June 2019
  • Typically, the elders of a family soak the main ingredients—star fruit, hibiscus, and melon skins, for example—in rum and red wine for months before preparing the dessert.
    — Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2021

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