orange

noun

or·ange | \ ˈär-inj

, ˈär(-ə)nj; chiefly Northern & Midland ȯr-inj, ˈȯr(-ə)nj

Definition of orange

(Entry 1 of 5)

1a : a globose berry with a yellowish to reddish-orange rind and a sweet edible pulp He peeled an orange.

b : any of various small evergreen citrus trees (genus Citrus) with glossy ovate leaves, hard yellow wood, fragrant white flowers, and fruits that are oranges

2 : any of several trees or fruits resembling the orange

3 : any of a group of colors that are between red and yellow in hue Orange is about midway between red and yellow in hue.

orange

adjective (1)

Definition of orange (Entry 2 of 5)

1 : of or relating to the orange

2 : of the color orange

Orange

adjective (2)

Definition of Orange (Entry 3 of 5)

: of, relating to, or sympathizing with Orangemen

Orange

geographical name (1)

Or·ange | \ ˈär-inj

, ˈär(-ə)nj, ˈȯr-inj, ˈȯr(-ə)nj\

Definition of Orange (Entry 4 of 5)

1 city in southwestern California north of Santa Ana population 136,416

2 river 1300 miles (2092 kilometers) long in southern Africa flowing from the Drakensberg Mountains in Lesotho west into the Atlantic Ocean

Orange

geographical name (2)

\ ȯ-ˈräⁿzh

Definition of Orange (Entry 5 of 5)

city in southeastern France north of Avignon population 29,135

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In the first video, North is seen in a cute orange sweatsuit singing with her very own mic right next to Kanye, who’s on the keyboard. — Kara Nesvig, Teen Vogue, "North West Grabbed a Mic and Performed at Kanye West's Sunday Service," 8 Apr. 2019 The shade looks like more light pink than pink-orange after applying. — Glamour, "This Charlotte Tilbury Blush and Highlighter Duo Gives the Most Natural Glow," 5 Apr. 2019 Pops of turquoise, green, and orange did the trick. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "This Nonprofit Helps Designers Change People's Lives," 3 Apr. 2019 While rocking his classic one-leg-up-on-the-chair pose, Adam sported a long sleeve black top and orange sweats. — Blair Donovan, Country Living, "'The Voice' Coach Adam Levine Divided Fans With His Bold Battle Rounds Outfit," 31 Mar. 2019 Much of the furniture on display follows suit, from the vintage Napoleon III side chairs in the master bedroom to the settee in the living room, a family heirloom that belonged to Sims’s grandmother and maintains its original orange upholstery. — Jennifer Fernandez, House Beautiful, "The Paint Trick That Instantly Makes Your Home Look More Polished," 22 Mar. 2019 Use buttercream to attach an orange Cry Baby Tears beak. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Spring Animal Cupcakes," 7 Mar. 2019 Her electric orange-red lipstick was applied by celebrity makeup artist Kate Lee. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Charlize Theron Just Debuted New Brown Hair at the Oscars," 25 Feb. 2019 And then, at 3:31 a.m. EDT (0731 GMT), that dark sky lit up in a flash of brilliant orange as a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket, one of the most powerful boosters flying today, lifted off the pad. — Mike Wall, Space.com, "A Fireball and a Wall of Sound: What NASA's Epic Solar Probe Launch Felt Like," 14 Aug. 2018

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In overcast Paris, one showgoer walked the streets in a neon purple, blue, and orange raincoat with a pair of white cat-eye sunglasses. — Vogue, "Survive Those April Showers by Stocking Up on the Right Rain Gear," 3 Apr. 2019 Beside the trappings of a normal village home—blue-and-orange floral throw pillows, a Singer sewing machine, a bare bulb powered by a car battery—the searchers found more nefarious items. — Michael M. Phillips, WSJ, "‘I Think I’ve Been Shot’: Nighttime Raid in Afghanistan Reveals New U.S. Strategy," 5 Dec. 2018 By far the most famous is this viral 2007 Philippine prison dance, featuring hundreds of convicts rocking their orange jumpsuits in style. — Aja Romano, Vox, "Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is the eternal Halloween bop — and so much more," 31 Oct. 2018 They are marked by blue and orange signs at 11 stops, operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and are wheel-chair accessible. — Mike Lindblom, The Seattle Times, "Waterfront shuttle buses extended through summer 2019," 1 Oct. 2018 Winner appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit. — Terace Garnier, Fox News, "Reality Winner sentenced to more than 5 years over classified report leak," 23 Aug. 2018 Shoppers can choose from two sizes—a 45 litre that fits roughly three days worth of gear or a 60 litre that will last you around five days—and four different colors, including eye-popping blue and orange versions (easy to spot at baggage claim). — Mara Balagtas, Condé Nast Traveler, "This New Duffle is Made for the Adventure Traveler," 1 Aug. 2018 Her church is decorated with blue and orange banners, boldly represented in adjacent watercolors. — George Fishman, miamiherald, "Monarchs ‘Brown and Native’ butterfly exhibit a response to contemporary events," 13 July 2018 Many came draped in Armenia's red, blue and orange flag. — Sabra Ayres, latimes.com, "Armenia's Velvet Revolution culminates with opposition leader's election as prime minister," 8 May 2018

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orange

noun

English Language Learners Definition of orange

: a citrus fruit that is round and that has an orange skin

: a color between red and yellow that is like the color of fire and carrots

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orange

noun

or·ange | \ ˈȯr-inj

Kids Definition of orange

1 : a color between red and yellow : the color of a carrot

2 : a sweet juicy citrus fruit with orange colored rind that grows on an evergreen tree with shining leaves and fragrant white flowers

orange

noun

or·ange | \ ˈär-inj

, ˈȯr-

Medical Definition of orange

1a : a globose berry with a yellowish to reddish orange rind and a sweet edible pulp

b : any of various rather small evergreen trees (genus Citrus) with ovate leaves, hard yellow wood, fragrant white flowers, and fruits that are oranges

2 often capitalized : agent orange