English · Food & Drink
orange
/ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/
[/ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/]
round citrus fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
An orange is a round citrus fruit with a thick skin and sweet, juicy segments inside.
Example
She squeezed two fresh oranges to make a glass of juice for her breakfast.
She squeezed two fresh oranges to make a glass of juice for her breakfast.
Etymology
From Old French 'orenge', from Arabic 'naranj', from Persian 'narang'.
How & Where It’s Used
Names both the fruit and the color; one of the few common words with no rhyme.