orange
/ˈɒrɪndʒ/
adjective
A warm color between red and yellow
“The leaves turned orange in autumn.”
כתום
Orange is a adjective in the colors category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A warm color between red and yellow" In Hebrew, orange translates to כתום.
Example Sentences
- The sunset turned the whole sky a beautiful orange color.
- She peeled an orange and the fruit inside was bright orange.
- The construction workers wore orange vests so they could be seen on the road.
Did You Know? Orange is the only color in the English language that is also the name of a fruit! Before the fruit orange was brought to Europe from Asia, people called the color "yellow-red." Autumn leaves turn orange because the green chlorophyll breaks down and reveals the orange pigment hidden underneath.
Common Word Combinations
orange sunsetbright orangeorange juiceorange glow
Related Words
redyellowambergolden
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