blood orange

noun

: a cultivated sweet orange having fruit with usually red pulp
also : its fruit

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It’s made with whiskey, Triple Sec, lemon, lime and blood orange juice. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 Start with a blood orange margarita, which strikes just the right balance of tart and sweet. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 Chef Adrian Colameco oversees the property’s dining program, bringing nuanced pairings to the table, like ceviche in blood orange broth and a Basque-style cheesecake with just the right amount of sweetness. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 This blood orange–colored Porsche 911 is one of just 99 examples that have been reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design‘s DLS Turbo services. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blood orange

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blood orange was in 1806

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“Blood orange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20orange. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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