blood orange

noun

: a cultivated sweet orange having fruit with usually red pulp

also : its fruit

Examples of blood orange in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above