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Orange

UK /["/ˈɒrɪndʒ/"]/US /["/ˈɔːrɪndʒ/"]/

Definition

a round citrus fruit with thick skin of a colour between red and yellow and a lot of sweet juice

In simple words: A round, orange fruit that is sweet and juicy.

Examples

  • I love to eat an orange after my meals.
  • The sunset painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange.
  • Can you please pass me the orange juice?
  • My favorite color is orange because it is so bright.
  • In the garden, there is a tree that grows sweet orange fruit.

Usage notes

Used in everyday conversation and writing. Can refer to the fruit or the color. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of the color of a sunset — bright like an orange!

Collocations

  • juicy
  • sour
  • sweet
  • segment
  • eat
  • have
  • squeeze
  • segment
  • slice
  • wedge

Synonyms

  • fruit
  • citrus
  • tangerine
  • mandarin
  • navel

Antonyms

  • purple
  • blue

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'orage', which is not a word.
  • 'Oranges' in place of 'orange' when speaking about a single fruit.