Word: Orange

Pronunciation

/ˈɔːrɪndʒ/

Definitions

• Noun: A round citrus fruit with a bright orange skin and sweet, juicy segments. It can also refer to the color that resembles the hue of this fruit. Example: “She peeled an orange for breakfast.” / “The walls were painted a vibrant orange.”
• Adjective: Relating to or having the color of an orange. Example: “She wore an orange dress to match her shoes.”

Noun usage examples

• “He sliced open an orange to share its refreshing scent.”
• “The sunset filled the sky with shades of red and orange.”

Adjective usage examples

• “The autumn leaves turned a brilliant shade of orange.”
• “Her scarf was a bold orange that added a pop of color to her outfit.”

Phrases

• “Orange juice” - a beverage made from squeezed oranges.
• “A basket of oranges” - indicating multiple oranges.
• “To have orange fingers” - typically referring to the staining effect after peeling or handling many oranges.

Synonyms

• Tangerine (for the fruit)
• Amber, vermilion, burnt orange (for the color)
• Clementine, mandarin (for other types of orange fruits)

Note: As an English color name, “orange” does not have verb or interjection uses like the example provided for “hello”.