Citrus is a group of fruit that has a thick skin and lots of juice. People often eat them fresh or use their juice in drinks.
I like to eat fresh citrus every morning.
Lemons and oranges are citrus fruits.
Citrus is the plant group that includes many trees and shrubs. These plants usually grow in warm weather and give us fruits like oranges and lemons.
The citrus genus includes many tasty fruits.
Citrus trees grow in warm places.
Citrus oil comes from the outside layer of citrus fruit skins. People use it to make food taste better or to make nice smells in perfumes.
Citrus oil smells fresh and strong.
She added citrus to the perfume.
When something is citrus, it is about or has the taste or smell of citrus fruits like oranges or lemons. We use this word to describe flavor or smell.
I enjoy citrus drinks in summer.
This candy has a citrus taste.
Citrus can mean a bright, fresh color similar to the skin of some citrus fruits. It is often used to describe clothes or objects with a yellow-orange color.
She wore a citrus jacket today.
The room has citrus-colored walls.
Sometimes citrus is used in a casual way to say something is fresh, lively, or bright. People use it to describe ideas, styles, or moods.
She has a citrus style in her writing.
The party had a citrus feel to it.
Horticulturally, citrus refers to any tree or plant that produces citrus fruits. These plants are often grown for food and can be found in warm climates.
The citrus in this garden is very healthy.
Farmers grow citrus for fruit sales.
