any of several citrus trees, esp Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and the Seville orange, cultivated in warm regions for their round edible fruit
See also tangerine (sense 1)
2.
a.
the fruit of any of these trees, having a yellowish-red bitter rind and segmented juicy flesh
See also navel orange
b.
(as modifier)
orange peel
3.
the hard wood of any of these trees
4.
any of a group of colours, such as that of the skin of an orange, that lie betweenred and yellow in the visible spectrum in the approximate wavelength range 620–585 nanometres
5.
a dye or pigment producing these colours
6.
orange cloth or clothing
dressed in orange
7.
any of several trees or herbaceous plants that resemble the orange, such as mock orange
adjective
8.
of the colour orange
Word origin
C14: via Old French from Old Provençal auranja, from Arabic nāranj, from Persian nārang, from Sanskrit nāranga, probably of Dravidian origin
Examples of 'sweet orange' in a sentence
sweet orange
The sweet orange essential oil will really wake you up, too.
The Sun (2013)
This lotion mist removes make-up and dirt with soothing organic sweet orange-flower water as it moisturises.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Rich, smooth and fruity, the bars come in 12 flavours, including my favourite, dark chocolate and sweet orange — a piquant combo.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Apply this super product beforehand and the sweet orange in it will stimulate melanin production to ensure an even tan.
The Sun (2015)
Shape the remaining plain dough, then divide and roll the sweet orange dough in the same way.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
You can also make a fair approximation of both its juice and zest by mixing sweet orange with lemon or lime.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Sevilles give it a tonguetingling, almost peppery edge; sweet oranges are more gentle.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You could use sweet oranges instead of sevilles, though you might want to add a bit of lemon juice to up the acidity.