How to Use lychee in a Sentence

lychee

noun
  • The scent features soft, fruity notes of wild fig, coconut milk, and lychee.
    — Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
  • While the peel of lychee is pinkish-red and bumpy, that of the longan is brown and smooth.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
  • The bulbs themselves had a crisp flesh and were a little sour, while the syrup had a lychee-like taste.
    — Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Fruit, Nutella, lychee and matcha are just a few of the sweet options.
    — Cristin Espinosa, Dallas News, 12 Feb. 2020
  • With damask rose at its center, the scent is lifted by the juicy brightness of lychee for a crisp burst.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Add 1 lychee with one cherry stuffed inside the lychee to each shot glass.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 17 July 2023
  • Obtain a Pit The first step is to obtain a fresh, raw lychee fruit.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh or canned, enjoy lychee plain as a snack, in a cocktail, or even in a savory salsa.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
  • Lychee When choosing lychees, look for fruits that are heavy and red in color.
    — Ashley Martens, Redbook, 15 Apr. 2023
  • Instead, opt for a lychee martini, or two.
    — Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Keep the lychees refrigerated in the shell for up to two weeks.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
  • The wine showcases lychee, rose petal, and a touch of spice, with a balanced sweetness.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Between events, grab a lychee lemonade and stroll among the garden’s peach and plum blossoms.
    — Marielle Wakim, Los Angeles Magazine, 26 Jan. 2018
  • To access the sweet fruit of the lychee, pierce the fruit with your fingernail then peel back the skin and squeeze out the fruit.
    — Ashley Martens, Redbook, 15 Apr. 2023
  • This velvety-rich rose fragrance has hints of bergamot, lychee, cedarwood and white musk.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 May 2024
  • Gently remove each lychee from the can and set them on a paper towel to dry slightly.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The aromatic lychee is sweet, with slightly floral and acidic notes.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2023
  • The flavor is bursting with ripe red berries and the taste of lychee absolutely shines.
    — Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 June 2025
  • Some restaurants will use special types of wood, such as camphor wood or lychee wood, to give the bird a special smoky taste.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Gently stir to combine, then lightly dip or brush the outside edges of each lychee with the tinted syrup.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • There’s an immediate fruitiness to this whiskey on the nose, as the lychee notes pop upon first whiff.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Not quite pink, not quite white, this sheer manicure perfectly captures the flesh of a lychee.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • Beneath the skin lies the thick, translucent-white portion of lychee fruit covering a seed.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
  • For the best flavor, lychees shouldn’t be peeled until just before being eaten or served.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026
  • This captivating fruity-floral blend bursts with a juicy mix of peach, lychee, and bergamot.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The dark blue or blackish center instantly looks like a pupil and adds just the right amount of contrast against the pale lychee.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • A little goes a long way, as too much coloring can overwhelm the natural sheen of the lychee.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The nose exhibits intense aromas of lychee, rose petals, and exotic spices.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The rich-girl scent from a French fragrance house contains notes of lychee, peach, orange blossom and musk.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The sharp square shape adds just enough contrast to the soft, milky hue, proving lychee martini nails can be both sweet and striking.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026

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