orange
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Also seen as: oranges · oranger · orangest · oranging
Sense 1
An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Any round citrus fruit with a yellow-red colour when ripe and a sour-sweet taste; the fruit of the orange tree.
Quả cam tròn có màu vàng-đỏ khi chín và vị chua-ngọt
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree; yellowred; reddish-yellow.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To colour orange.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “orange” mean?
An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus such as Citrus sinensis which yields oranges (the fruit).
Is “orange” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.