bitter orange

noun

: sour orange

Examples of bitter orange in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Derived from the bitter orange tree and its blossoms, neroli oil is a staple ingredient widely used in perfumery and skincare. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 13 July 2026

Her own brand’s Oreanthea perfume, for example, is a sharp scent with notes of neroli, bitter orange, and petitgrain that help with focus and clarity. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Take neroli, for instance—the fresh, floral aroma is distilled from the flowers of a bitter orange tree, and smells completely different from an actual orange. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 June 2026

Each cocktail is purposefully crafted, bridging flavors as with a slow-sipper featuring a split whiskey base sees bitter orange, curry leaf, and a bath of hickory smoke paired with the kitchen’s tender rogan josh shank, snappy papadum, and other hits. — Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above