apricot

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a pale yellowish-orange colour.

n. a light to moderate yellowish-orange hue resembling the skin of the ripened fruit.

“The walls of the nursery were painted a soft apricot.”

“The sunset bathed the horizon in shades of apricot and lavender, creating a striking contrast against the darkening sea.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a pale orange-yellow colour.

adj. possessing the specific pale yellowish-orange colour of the fruit.

“He wore an apricot shirt that matched his summer tan.”

“The interior designer suggested apricot curtains to complement the warm oak flooring in the living room.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technical

n. the tree that produces apricots.

n. the deciduous tree Prunus armeniaca, widely cultivated in temperate regions for its fruit.

“The apricot in the backyard finally started blooming in early spring.”

“Commercial apricot orchards require specific chilling hours during winter to ensure a productive harvest the following season.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Slang · British English · Dialect

n. a slang word for a testicle.

n. a slang term for a testicle, typically used in the plural.

“He got hit right in the apricots during the football match.”

“The comedian made a crude joke about a painful injury to his apricots, which drew a mixed reaction from the crowd.”