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Tangerine - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A tangerine is a small, sweet citrus fruit with a bright orange skin that is easy to peel. It is similar to an orange but typically smaller and less tart.

tangerine

/ˈtændʒəˌrin/ /ˈtændʒəriːn/

Definition:

A small, sweet citrus fruit with a loose, orange-red peel.

Synonyms:

mandarin, clementine, satsuma

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

lemon, lime

Common Collocations:

tangerine juice, tangerine peel, tangerine tree

Derivatives:

tangerines (plural), tangerine-like (adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "tangerine" to describe the fruit or its color; avoid confusion with "orange."

Common Phrases:

tangerine dream, tangerine sky, as bright as a tangerine

Etymology:

Derived from Tangier, Morocco, where the fruit was first exported to Europe.

Examples:

  • 1. She peeled the tangerine and shared the segments with her friends.
  • 2. The sunset painted the sky a vivid tangerine hue.
  • 3. He bought a bag of ripe tangerines from the market.
  • 4. Her dress was the color of a fresh tangerine peel.

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