orange
1 of 3noun
or·ange ˈär-inj 
ˈär(-ə)nj;
chiefly Northern & Midland
ˈȯr-inj ˈȯr(-ə)nj
1
a
: 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
2 of 3adjective (1)
1
: of or relating to the orange
2
: of the color orange
Orange
3 of 3adjective (2)
: of, relating to, or sympathizing with Orangemen
Orangeism noun
ˈär-in-ˌji-zəm
ˈär(ə-)n-
ˈȯr-in- ˈȯr(ə-)n-
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Full moons always rise close to sunset opposite the sun, which can give them a reddish-orange tinge, said Kevin Lewis, an associate professor of planetary geophysics at Johns Hopkins University. BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 The September San Francisco Giants, featuring something of a new-look lineup, are separating themselves from the previous months of black-and-orange baseball by continuing to win — even doing so at Dodger Stadium. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Sep. 2022 The job site uniform offers no mercy during heat waves: Everyone wears a hard hat, a neon-orange safety vest on top of a long-sleeve shirt, long pants and heavy work boots, preferably with steel-toe protection. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Boar's Head turkey dinners, which come with Boar’s Head turkey and family-friendly sides like mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry-orange relish, and marshmallow delight. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022 In the background, plumes of smoke from wildfires rise above the pale-orange skyline. Nectar Gan, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Trees, rocks and red-orange mud washed into town, with floodwaters carrying cars along the town's Main Street. CBS News, 22 Aug. 2022 Bradley Dawson, 38, appeared in Fiji's Lautoka High Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, when he was photographed exclusively by Fox News Digital wearing a reddish-orange shirt and green shorts while one hand was cuffed to another person. Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 The wooden slats that line the outdoor kitchen, once painted black, now brighten the surroundings with beachy stripes of red, orange, green and blue. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 On July 26, Lizzo posted a TikTok holding a huge, gorgeous arrangement of flowers, with pink, orange, and red roses and chrysanthemums galore. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2022 Painted in opaque colors of red, orange, blue and yellow for the last few decades, Third Avenue’s image is being revamped to a more modern aesthetic for future generations to appreciate. Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 In fall, Oregon beckons travelers with promises of rich hues of red, orange, and gold that signal the arrival of crisp air. Sunset Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 Just look at the bubble lettering, kitschy rainbow logo, and camp-esque colors (red, orange, yellow, and green). Sarah Madaus, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022 Some are solid colors while others are mixtures of orange, white, black and even bluish hues. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Depending on the type, witch hazel leaves can turn deep orange, red, or yellow in the fall. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
To reach peak flavor, peaches should ripen and change color from green to yellow-orange on the tree. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Full moons always rise close to sunset opposite the sun, which can give them a reddish-orange tinge, said Kevin Lewis, an associate professor of planetary geophysics at Johns Hopkins University. BostonGlobe.com, 10 Sep. 2022 The September San Francisco Giants, featuring something of a new-look lineup, are separating themselves from the previous months of black-and-orange baseball by continuing to win — even doing so at Dodger Stadium. Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Sep. 2022 The job site uniform offers no mercy during heat waves: Everyone wears a hard hat, a neon-orange safety vest on top of a long-sleeve shirt, long pants and heavy work boots, preferably with steel-toe protection. Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 Boar's Head turkey dinners, which come with Boar’s Head turkey and family-friendly sides like mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry-orange relish, and marshmallow delight. Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022 In the background, plumes of smoke from wildfires rise above the pale-orange skyline. Nectar Gan, CNN, 25 Aug. 2022 Trees, rocks and red-orange mud washed into town, with floodwaters carrying cars along the town's Main Street. CBS News, 22 Aug. 2022 Bradley Dawson, 38, appeared in Fiji's Lautoka High Court for a preliminary hearing on Wednesday, when he was photographed exclusively by Fox News Digital wearing a reddish-orange shirt and green shorts while one hand was cuffed to another person. Fox News, 18 Aug. 2022 Adjective
Some of the most common spider mums are 'Western Voodoo,' sprouting colors of orange and yellow, 'Yellow Rayonnante,' showing off curvy petals, and 'Seiko Fusui,' containing long, yellow, spider-like petals. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2022 The wooden slats that line the outdoor kitchen, once painted black, now brighten the surroundings with beachy stripes of red, orange, green and blue. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 On July 26, Lizzo posted a TikTok holding a huge, gorgeous arrangement of flowers, with pink, orange, and red roses and chrysanthemums galore. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2022 Painted in opaque colors of red, orange, blue and yellow for the last few decades, Third Avenue’s image is being revamped to a more modern aesthetic for future generations to appreciate. Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 In fall, Oregon beckons travelers with promises of rich hues of red, orange, and gold that signal the arrival of crisp air. Sunset Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 Just look at the bubble lettering, kitschy rainbow logo, and camp-esque colors (red, orange, yellow, and green). Sarah Madaus, SELF, 26 Aug. 2022 Some are solid colors while others are mixtures of orange, white, black and even bluish hues. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 Depending on the type, witch hazel leaves can turn deep orange, red, or yellow in the fall. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun and Adjective (1)
Middle English, from Anglo-French orrange, araunge, from Old Occitan auranja, from Arabic nāranj, from Persian nārang, from Sanskrit nāraṅga orange tree
First Known Use
Noun
1532, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Adjective (1)
1542, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective (2)
1795, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing orange
Kids Definition
orange
noun
or·ange ˈȯr-inj
1
: a color between red and yellow : the color of a carrot
2
: a sweet juicy citrus fruit with orange colored rind that grows on an evergreen tree with shining leaves and fragrant white flowers
Medical Definition
orange
noun
or·ange ˈär-inj ˈȯr-
ˈȯr- 1
a
: a globose berry with a yellowish to reddish orange rind and a sweet edible pulp
b
: any of various rather small evergreen trees (genus Citrus) with ovate leaves, hard yellow wood, fragrant white flowers, and fruits that are oranges
2
often capitalized : agent orange
Geographical Definition
Orange 1 of 2
geographical name (1)
Or·ange ˈär-inj
ˈär(-ə)nj,
ˈȯr-inj,
ˈȯr(-ə)nj
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
2 of 2geographical name (2)
ȯ-ˈräⁿzh
city in southeastern France north of Avignon population 29,135