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dried apricot

dried apricot

2 1.5
An apricot that has most of its water removed and is eaten as a sweet snack
  • noun
  • /draɪd ˈeɪprɪkɒt/
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  • She enjoys snacking on dried apricots while watching her favorite show.
  • cups dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • ounces dried apricots

So a snack could be dried apricots, which is super rich in iron with some strawberries.

Examples

  • In her salad recipe, she adds dried apricots for a touch of sweetness.

  • Add a bowl of fresh fruit compote or preserves as an accompaniment, a few slices of pears with honey, or a handful of dried apricots.

    Blog text (6)

  • T knew she loved dried apricots and immediately popped one into her mouth.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • It was the color of dried apricots in the soft evening light.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • The wife put in two bags of dates and dried apricots when he wasn't looking.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • So a snack could be dried apricots, which is super rich in iron with some strawberries.

    Rich Roll

  • H.G.: It was the right texture; it had great ingredients, like cardamom and dried apricots.

    Blog text (28)

  • "I think I have something in here you'll enjoy," and he scooped up some dates and dried apricots, put them in a small paper bag, and gave them to her.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • He fills his deep pockets with jerky and dried apricots.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • I'd brought dried apricots mixed with almonds and M&Ms, and they were ambrosial.

    Fiction book (1999)

Surface Forms

dried apricot singular
dried apricots plural

Morphology

dried + apricot

The meaning 'an apricot preserved by drying' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'dried' (preserved by removing moisture) with 'apricot' (the fruit), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the compound. This adjective + noun composition is a common, cross-linguistic pattern (e.g., 'dried fruit' in many languages), reinforcing its predictability.

Etymology

The compound noun dried apricot comes from the simple practice of drying fresh apricot fruit. The word dried shows it was made dry to keep it longer, and drying takes away water and makes the fruit sweeter, so a dried apricot is an apricot kept as a 'sweet snack' or for cooking.