bergamot

noun

ber·​ga·​mot ˈbər-gə-ˌmät 

plural bergamots

1

a

: a round to pear-shaped citrus fruit of a Mediterranean tree (Citrus bergamia synonym C. aurantium bergamia) that has a yellow to green rind which yields a bitter, fragrant essential oil and that is typically considered to be a hybrid of a sour orange and a lemon

b(1)

: a tree that bears bergamots

(2)

: the essential oil derived from a bergamot

2

: any of several mints (genus Monarda) see also wild bergamot

Examples of bergamot in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This bergamot and tangerine scent is warm and citrus-forward, with a supporting mix of dahlia, vanilla, and amber notes. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

The combination of bergamot, neroli, jasmine, Haitian Vetiver, and sandalwood creates a rich, intoxicating fragrance that lasts for hours. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 Oct. 2026

The aroma is complemented by hints of bergamot, sage, neroli, and musk, too. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

Fair warning about the Italian bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent—some love it; some hate it. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French bergamote, from Italian bergamotta, modification of Turkish bey armudu, literally, the bey's pear

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing bergamot

• wild bergamot