clementine

noun
UK: /ˌklem.ənˈtaɪn/
US: /ˌklem.ənˈtiːn/

  1. A type of small, sweet citrus fruit with a thin, easily peeled skin.

    1. I ate a clementine for my afternoon snack today and it was very sweet
    2. She packed a clementine in her daughter's lunchbox as a healthy source of vitamin C.

  2. A vibrant orange color, similar to the fruit.

    1. The sunset painted the sky in hues of clementine and rose, very beautiful.
    2. She chose a clementine-colored scarf to brighten up her outfit on a gray day.

Synonyms

mandarin orange tangerine
clementine adjective

  1. Having a bright orange color reminiscent of a clementine fruit.

    1. The clementine dress looks so pretty and summery for a party with friends.
    2. He admired the clementine sunset over the ocean, it was a beautiful sight.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clementine" in English means: A type of small, sweet citrus fruit with a thin, easily peeled skin., A vibrant orange color, similar to the fruit..

The phonetic transcription of "clementine" is /ˌklem.ənˈtaɪn/ in British English and /ˌklem.ənˈtiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clementine": mandarin, orange, tangerine.

Example usage of "clementine": "I ate a clementine for my afternoon snack today and it was very sweet". More examples on the page.