grenadine

/ˈɡrɛnədiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A sweet and tart syrup made from pomegranate juice, used in cocktails and desserts.

“The bartender added a splash of grenadine to the Shirley Temple.”

2. verb

To dye or color something a deep red or reddish-purple color, especially in reference to pomegranate juice or its byproducts.

“The pomegranate juice was used to grenadine the ice cream.”

Synonyms

  • crush
  • pomegranate syrup

Antonyms

  • clear liquid
  • lemon syrup