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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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Add a squeeze of lemon or orange juice to a spinach salad, or toss diced apples into a lentil dish. — Amy Gorin, NBC News, "7 food pairings that will increase nutrient absorption," 9 July 2018 China’s reciprocal duties will target 545 U.S. products worth about $34 billion, including soybeans, whiskey, orange juice, electric cars, salmon, and cigars. — Eric Levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "On Eve of Trade War, China Warns That Trump’s Tariffs Will Backfire," 5 July 2018 Mexico and Canada, as well as the EU, have targeted foodstuffs, from pork and apples to cheese and orange juice. — The Economist, "Harley-Davidson shifts some production out of America," 28 June 2018 Production of orange juice between these two makes up roughly 85% of the world market. — Cassie Armstrong, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orange Blossom Day: How to observe in Central Florida," 27 June 2018 And at least no one's going to drink almond milk, or worse, orange juice. — Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star, "Indy 500 2018: Here's what type of milk the drivers prefer," 23 May 2018 On Sunday, May 27, the Tolland Lions Club will hold its annual pancake breakfast on Tolland Green from 8 to 11 a.m. The breakfast will include pancakes, sausages, orange juice, milk, and coffee. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Vernon Edition," 21 May 2018 While Irving was out with an injury, Jayson Tatum sported the hard-to-miss orange shoes on the court during a game against the 76ers. — Lillian Brown, BostonGlobe.com, "Kyrie Irving-Uncle Drew Wheaties boxes in high demand," 14 July 2018 Alessia went with an understated sport vibe, choosing to pair her orange Fila track pants with a graphic T-shirt and chunky black sneakers. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "Ariana Grande and Alessia Cara Match in Orange at the Amazon Music Unboxing Prime Event," 12 July 2018

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

For the first time in her WNBA career, Layshia Clarendon stepped onto the court at Mohegan Sun Arena in a blue and orange uniform. — Kelli Stacy, courant.com, "Layshia Clarendon Plays First Game In Sun Uniform In Loss To Liberty," 11 July 2018 The footage looks like a scene from a horror movie: A massive cloud of smoke envelops a Nigerian roadway as bright red and orange flames engulf a line of passenger cars. — Siobhán O'grady, Washington Post, "Oil tanker explodes during rush hour on Nigerian highway, burning 54 cars," 29 June 2018 The posterior featured a skin of LED lights that would illuminate in the club’s blue and orange colors, taking inspiration from Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena in the German Bundesliga. — Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati announces timeline for West End stadium, to unveil new design," 29 June 2018 Rows of twin beds dressed in aqua and orange comforters sat on top of a training field on June 22. — Emily Bloch, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Miami Dolphins and Ashley HomeStore surprise local children with new beds," 28 June 2018 The yellow, green and orange bikes, unlocked using an app on a smartphone, have mushroomed across the city almost overnight. — David Swanson, latimes.com, "A freewheeling guide to two-wheeling in San Diego, a city made for cycling," 24 June 2018 Loaded: 0% Progress: 0% 0:00 / 0:28 First look at Boise State's new football uniforms Advertisement Here are the blue, white and orange uniforms that Boise State unveiled Tuesday, May 30, 2017. — Dave Southorn, idahostatesman, "Boise State's alcohol-related requests hit a hiccup at State Board meeting," 22 June 2018 Many of the women carry pink or orange tote bags filled with snacks and other basic items provided by the detention centers. — Rosa Flores, CNN, "Mom and 4 children forced to separate after seeking asylum in US," 5 June 2018 With blue and orange flags hanging from the rafters, the chanting and blaring music didn’t stop for an hour. — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Don Garber: Detroit's 2020 MLS bid hindered by choosing Ford Field," 29 May 2018

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History and Etymology for orange

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French orrange, araunge, from Old Occitan auranja, from Arabic nāranj, from Persian nārang, from Sanskrit nāraṅga orange tree

Adjective (1)

see orange entry 1

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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