noun / adjective

orange

OR-inj/ˈɔːrɪndʒ/

A round citrus fruit with sweet, slightly acidic flesh.

A whole orange sits beside a half that shows its juicy segments.

A whole ripe orange beside a cut half, showing its round shape, reddish-yellow dimpled peel, thick rind and juicy radial citrus segments.
Etymology

The fruit's name goes back to Sanskrit naranga, 'orange tree,' whose earlier origin is uncertain. The color was named after the ripe fruit, rather than the fruit after the color.

In context

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More examples

  • She peels an orange and shares the segments.
  • We squeeze fresh oranges for juice.
  • A little orange zest adds flavor to the cake.

Forms

orange · oranges

Similar words

mandarin
A smaller type of orange with a looser peel.
tangerine
A type of mandarin orange, usually with deeper-colored skin.