orange
- 01 A1 Beginner
n.a round, sweet fruit with a thick skin that you peel off.
n.a globose citrus fruit with a leathery, oily rind and sweet, acidic juice.
Simple“She peeled an orange and shared the segments with her friends.”
In context“The export of fresh oranges remains a vital component of the Mediterranean agricultural economy during the winter months.”
Synonyms - 02 A1 Beginner
n.the colour that is a mix of red and yellow.
n.the secondary colour located between red and yellow in the visible spectrum.
Simple“The sky turned a beautiful shade of orange as the sun went down.”
In context“The artist used a vibrant orange to highlight the contrast between the foreground figures and the deep blue background.”
- 03 A1 Beginner
adj.having the colour of an orange fruit.
adj.possessing a hue between red and yellow.
Simple“He wore a bright orange shirt so his teammates could see him easily.”
In context“The autumn leaves turned a brilliant orange before falling to the forest floor.”
Synonymsreddish yellow - 04 A2 Elementary
n.a drink made from or tasting like oranges.
n.a beverage, typically carbonated or a juice blend, flavoured with orange.
Simple“Would you like a glass of orange with your breakfast?”
In context“The waiter served a chilled orange alongside the sparkling water as requested by the guests.”
Synonymsorange juiceorange squash - 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the type of evergreen tree that grows oranges.
n.any of several small evergreen trees of the genus Citrus that bear oranges.
Simple“The garden was filled with the sweet smell of blossoms from the orange trees.”
In context“Commercial growers must protect the orange trees from frost to ensure a successful harvest the following season.”
- 06 C1 Advanced
adj.relating to the Orange Order, a group in Northern Ireland.
adj.pertaining to the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organisation, or its political views.
Simple“The city prepared for the traditional Orange marches in July.”
In context“The historian discussed the complex legacy of Orange traditions within the context of Northern Irish sectarian identity.”
UsageOften capitalized as 'Orange' in this sense.
Some senses from French Orange, from Latin Arausiō, from Gaulish. Other senses from the common noun orange, ultimately from Sanskrit नारङ्ग (nāraṅga, “orange tree”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.