blood orange

noun

1. any of various sweet oranges having a dark-red pulp.

blood orange

noun

1. a variety of orange all or part of the pulp of which is dark red when ripe

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood orange¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Other artists who had breakout success on TikTok this summer included British singer-songwriter Blood Orange, whose vibey 2011 single Champagne Coast enjoyed an unexpected resurgence; and pop star Sabrina Carpenter, whose breakout hits Espresso and Please Please Please both made the app's Top 10.

From BBC

All those songs are featured on today’s playlist, along with tracks from Blood Orange, the Pogues and, of course, the ’80s new-wave act ’Til Tuesday.

From New York Times

It’s also stacked with collaborations, including a delightfully surprising one from Dev Hynes’ Blood Orange on “El Dia Que Perdí Mi Juventud.”

From Seattle Times

You’re in luck for spring thanks to L.A. brand Tower 28, which recently released its LipSoftie Lip Treatment in five flavors: Watermelon Kiwi, Blood Orange Vanilla, Dulce de Leche, SOS Vanilla and Ube Vanilla.

From Los Angeles Times

You’re in luck for spring thanks to L.A. brand Tower 28, which recently released its LipSoftie Lip Treatment in five flavors: Watermelon Kiwi, Blood Orange Vanilla, Dulce de Leche, SOS Vanilla and Ube Vanilla.

From Los Angeles Times