grenadin

/ˈɡrɛnədiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet and tart syrup made from pomegranate juice, used as a flavoring in cocktails and other drinks.

“She ordered a cocktail made with gin, grenadine, and lemon juice.”

2. noun

a type of cherry or cherry-like fruit, typically red or purple.

“The grenadine in the fruit salad added a burst of flavor to the dish.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of pomegranate or grenadine.

“The grenadine-colored scarf matched perfectly with her outfit.”

Synonyms

  • cherry syrup
  • garnet
  • pomegranate syrup

Antonyms

  • bitter syrup
  • unsweet syrup