Orange

Pronunciation: /ˈɔrɪndʒ/

Definitions of orange

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

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat an orange for a snack.

A2 She bought a fresh orange from the market.

B1 The orange on the tree was ripe and ready to be picked.

B2 The orange grove stretched out as far as the eye could see.

C1 The orange's vibrant color stood out against the green leaves.

C2 The scent of the orange blossoms filled the air in the orchard.

adjective of a reddish-yellow color like that of the skin of an orange fruit

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat orange fruits.

A2 She wore an orange dress to the party.

B1 The walls in the kitchen are painted a bright orange color.

B2 The sunset painted the sky in beautiful shades of orange.

C1 The artist used various shades of orange to create a stunning masterpiece.

C2 The interior designer chose a bold orange sofa to add a pop of color to the room.

Examples of orange in a Sentence

formal The orange color of the sunset was truly breathtaking.

informal I love snacking on juicy oranges.

slang That car is so orange, it's like a pumpkin on wheels.

figurative Her personality is like a burst of orange energy in a room full of dullness.

Grammatical Forms of orange

• past tense: oranged
• plural: oranges
• comparative: more orange
• superlative: most orange
• present tense: orange
• future tense: will orange
• perfect tense: has oranged
• continuous tense: is oranging
• singular: orange
• positive degree: orange
• infinitive: to orange
• gerund: oranging
• participle: oranged

Origin and Evolution of orange

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'orange' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'nāraṅga' which means 'orange tree' or 'orange-colored'. It was later adapted into Old French as 'orenge' and eventually into Middle English as 'orange'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the fruit and the color, the word 'orange' eventually became the standard term for both in the English language. Prior to the adoption of the word 'orange', the color was referred to as 'geoluhread' in Old English.