blood orange

noun

: a cultivated sweet orange having fruit with usually red pulp

also : its fruit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

The cocktail menu is as dreamy as the views, with a sparkling sangria, Champagne cocktail Cappelletti spritz and zero-proof blood orange spritzer. —Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 13 Mar. 2023

Some of the regular dishes will include oyster with sturgeon caviar and blood orange pearls, sashimi, chawanmushi, nigiri, soup, dessert and matcha tea service. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2023

Its other signature, Oompa Loompa, is a blood orange sorbet served atop an oyster with salmon and cucumber. —Chris Dwyer, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023

Here goes: Spanish charcuterie and cheeses, cannellini bean salad, roasted beet salad and vegan olive oil shortbread with blood orange glaze. —Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2023

Primo’s MX Kitchen and Lounge Enjoy $10 blood orange guavaritas, or get a to-go guavarita kit for $30. —Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2023

The Hudson River Mist is a take on the Italian spritz with orange bitters, orgeat syrup, prosecco, club soda, and a blood orange wheel. —ELLE, 17 Feb. 2023

The Redemption gets its crimson shade from PAMA pomegranate liqueur and blood orange soda. —Al Shipley, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2023

Then, blood orange slices are added for extra fiber and flavor. —Good Housekeeping, 31 Jan. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above