Meaning & Definition of word "Orange"
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Orange
/ˈɔrɪndʒ/
noun:
- 1. A round, sweet, typically orange fruit of a tree of the citrus family.
- Example: She peeled an orange for a healthy snack.
- 2. The color between red and yellow in the spectrum.
- Example: The sunset painted the sky in shades of orange.
- 3. The tree that produces oranges.
- Example: The orange is a citrus tree native to tropical and subtropical climates.
adjective:
- 1. Of a color resembling that of the fruit orange.
- Example: She wore an orange dress to the party.
Etymology
From Old French 'orenge', from Arabic 'nāranj', from Persian 'nārang'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
orange peel:
The outer skin of an orange, often used in cooking or as a flavoring.
orange juice:
Juice obtained from squeezing oranges, often consumed as a beverage.
the whole orange:
Referring to something in its entirety, without omission.
Related Words
citrus:
A large family of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs.
mandarin:
A type of small, easy-to-peel citrus fruit.
kumquat:
A small citrus tree or its fruit, which resembles an orange but is much smaller.
Slang Meanings of orange
Meaning: Referring to something that is bright and eye-catching.
Example Sentence: Her dress was so orange, it practically glowed.
Meaning: A term used to describe someone or something energetic or cheerful.
Example Sentence: That kid is just full of orange energy.