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orange

 

[ ˈɔːrɪndʒ ]

Noun / Adjective
Oxford 3000 Color
Context #1 | Noun

color

A color between red and yellow in the spectrum, a mixture of red and yellow.

Synonyms

amber, carrot, tangerine

Examples of usage

  • The sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades of orange.
  • She wore a bright orange dress to the party.
Context #2 | Noun

fruit

A round juicy citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind.

Synonyms

citrus, mandarin, tangerine

Examples of usage

  • She peeled an orange and shared it with her friend.
  • He packed an orange in his lunch for a healthy snack.
Context #3 | Adjective

color

Of a color between red and yellow; resembling the color of blood or fire.

Synonyms

amber, carrot, reddish-yellow

Examples of usage

  • The walls of the room were painted in a vibrant orange color.
  • The cat had beautiful orange fur.

Translations

Translations of the word "orange" in other languages:

🇵🇹 laranja

🇮🇳 संतरा

🇩🇪 Orange

🇮🇩 jeruk

🇺🇦 апельсин

🇵🇱 pomarańcza

🇯🇵 オレンジ

🇫🇷 orange

🇪🇸 naranja

🇹🇷 portakal

🇰🇷 오렌지

🇸🇦 برتقال

🇨🇿 pomeranč

🇸🇰 pomaranč

🇨🇳 橙子 (chéngzi)

🇸🇮 pomaranča

🇮🇸 appelsína

🇰🇿 апельсин

🇬🇪 ფორთოხალი

🇦🇿 portağal

🇲🇽 naranja

Etymology

The word 'orange' comes from the Old French 'orenge', which in turn comes from the Arabic 'naranj'. The fruit itself was first cultivated in China around 2500 BC and later introduced to Europe by the Moors. The color was named after the fruit in the 16th century.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,191, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.