sweet orange

noun

1
a
: an orange (Citrus sinensis) that is probably native to southeastern Asia, has a fruit with a pithy central axis, and is the source of the widely cultivated oranges of commerce
b
: a cultivated orange derived from the sweet orange and usually having fruit with a relatively thin rind and sweet juicy edible pulp
2
: the fruit of a sweet orange

Examples of sweet orange in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To channel this spring’s trending colors, consider the following citrus trees: key lime, Meyer lemon, sweet orange, bergamot orange, calamondin orange, and kumquat. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024 Last week, 7-Eleven announced its new seltzer flavors: lemon lime, green apple, sweet orange and...hot dog. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024 Tender, buttery spirals with a hint of cinnamon and a perfectly gooey sweet orange marmalade center make these orange rolls irresistible. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 July 2023 In the confections category, Monsoon Chocolate was nominated for its Reposado sweet orange margarita bon bon. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweet orange 

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Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sweet orange was in 1538

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“Sweet orange.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sweet%20orange. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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