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

There’s a bright, balanced margarita made with agave spirit, sweet orange extract, and a blend of housemade lime and orange distillates. —Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024

This new drink brings flavors of sweet orange, tart cranberry and warm spices, including notes of cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024

Here's what the Farmers' Almanac predicts New items this winter include a trio of new Cran-Merry Orange Refreshers: Cran-Merry Orange Refresher: Flavors of sweet orange, tart cranberry and warm spices, including notes of cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg, shaken with ice, water and real cranberries. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024

New to the drinks menu this year are: Cran-Merry Orange Refresher: Flavors of sweet orange, tart cranberry and warm spices, including notes of cardamom, cinnamon and nutmeg, shaken with ice, water and real cranberries. —Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1a