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

These sweet orange rolls have a bit of cinnamon to balance the sweetness and tartness of fresh orange zest and juice. —Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024

Those include celery, carrot, parsley, fennel, parsnip, lime, bitter orange, lemon, grapefruit, and sweet orange. —Ars Technica, 27 Nov. 2024

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

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1a