orange
noun
or·ange
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, ˈär(-ə)nj; chiefly Northern & Midland ȯr-inj, ˈȯr(-ə)nj
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, ˈär(-ə)nj; chiefly Northern & Midland ȯr-inj, ˈȯr(-ə)nj
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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\
, 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)
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Definition of Orange (Entry 5 of 5)
city in southeastern France north of Avignon population 29,135
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Adjective (2)
Orangeism
\ ˈär-in-ˌji-zəm
, ˈär(ə-)n- , ˈȯr-in- , ˈȯr(ə-)n- \
noun
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noun
Examples of orange in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
At the same time the Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty was taking the country by storm, a hardcore quintet from the City of Brotherly Love was showing why that orange fuzzball earned its name. — Washington Post, "16 things to do in the D.C. area this weekend," 15 Aug. 2019 Almost immediately, the soda bubbles through the cream, making orange cracks like neon magma. — Trevor Fraser, orlandosentinel.com, "Creamsicle Day: Celebrate by mixing up your own creamy cocktail with these recipes," 14 Aug. 2019 Other favorites are Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’ grass with fine-textured, silver-green blades, and Choisya ternata ‘Sundance’ shrub with bright chartreuse foliage, commonly known as Mexican orange blossom. — oregonlive.com, "2019 Street of Dreams: A modern farmhouse with a Tuscan twist and water-wise landscaping," 13 Aug. 2019 Opening the refrigerator for a can of vanilla- orange Coke, Juana reached past the pots of black beans and chicken stew and a platter of tamales made by her mother. — Author: Jenny Jarvie, Anchorage Daily News, "Mississippi raids split families and leave children adrift: ‘I just want my mom and dad’," 11 Aug. 2019 The Tommy Hilfiger collaborator rocked several chic bikinis throughout the trip, including a seriously revealing, luminous orange number by Danielle Guizio and a strapless bikini by fellow Victoria's Secret model Devon Windsor. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Gigi Hadid and Her Sisters Were Allegedly Robbed During Their Mykonos Vacation," 10 Aug. 2019 Nick, of course, early on removed the jacket of his bright orange suit, revealing a sleeveless dress shirt underneath. — Ben Crandell, sun-sentinel.com, "Review/Photos: Reunited Jonas Brothers worth the wait on opening night in Miami," 8 Aug. 2019 With its orange tones and ruffled peplum, her top stood out amidst all the button-downs and basic sweaters. — Vogue, "Kate Middleton Puts a Royal Twist On Nautical Style," 8 Aug. 2019 The RadWagon won’t win any beauty contests, with its garish orange aluminum frame and tubby 672Wh removable battery perched obscenely on the down tube. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, "RadWagon electric cargo bike review: the SUV of e-bikes," 8 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Lilacs, hydrangeas, and peonies signify the beginning of summer and days spent by the pool; pear and peach trees round out the warmer months; pink and orange foliage (and firepits) mean fall has arrived. — Joyann King, ELLE Decor, "Country But Make It Fashion! Inside Joyann King’s Chic Millbrook Estate," 12 Aug. 2019 Look for plants with bright green leaves with no red or orange-y spots on the leaves, which indicates they may be infected with daylily rust, a fungus which occasionally affects these plants. — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, "How to Plant Daylilies," 9 Aug. 2019 Next, head to the on-site restaurant and bar to take in the majestic red and orange hues of the Vincentian sunset. — Anquanette Gaspard, Essence, "Get Lost: 72 Hours in St. Vincent," 29 July 2019 Young grasshoppers, called nymphs, are shiny black with either a yellow or orange streak on the back. — Adriana Brasileiro, orlandosentinel.com, "Monster grasshoppers swarm Everglades," 19 July 2019 Pickled Baby Peppers and Shallots Miniature sweet red, yellow and orange peppers are seen in farmers markets this time of year but also available most of the year in grocery stores. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Quick pickling gives fresh veggies and fruit a tangy crunch in a day or less," 16 July 2019 When the signature yellow and orange chairs were damaged in the fires, new ones were painted in the same colors to preserve the landscape of Parkway, downtown Gatlinburg’s main drag. — al.com, "Take a luxury camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains," 9 July 2019 Harry strode out to the pitcher’s mound with a smile while wearing a blue and orange Mets baseball cap and casual white T-shirt. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, "Watch a Young Prince Harry Throw Out Mets' First Pitch Before He Heads to Baseball Game in London!," 27 June 2019 For even more color, use a mix of red, yellow, and orange peppers. — Country Living Staff, Country Living, "Marinated Peppers and Onions," 26 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'orange.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for orange
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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