tangerine

noun
UK: /ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/
US: /ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/

  1. A type of small, orange citrus fruit with a loose skin.

    1. I ate a sweet tangerine for my afternoon snack today
    2. The distinctive aroma of tangerine filled the air as we peeled a basket of them.

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

    1. She wore a tangerine dress to the party last night
    2. The sunset painted the sky in hues of tangerine and gold, creating a stunning vista.

Synonyms

mandarin clementine orange
tangerine adjective

  1. Having a bright orange color.

    1. The wall was painted a tangerine color
    2. The designer chose a bold tangerine accent wall to brighten the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tangerine" in English means: A type of small, orange citrus fruit with a loose skin., A bright orange color, similar to the fruit..

The phonetic transcription of "tangerine" is /ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/ in British English and /ˌtæn.dʒəˈriːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "tangerine": "I ate a sweet tangerine for my afternoon snack today". More examples on the page.