tangerine
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tangerine, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, sweet citrus fruit with loose, easy-to-peel orange skin, related to the mandarin.
Synonyms
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How to use tangerine
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Named after Tangier, Morocco, the port through which the fruit was originally exported to Europe.
Full origin of tangerine →Frequently asked questions
What does “tangerine” mean?
The word “tangerine” means a small, sweet citrus fruit with loose, easy-to-peel orange skin, related to the mandarin. In plain terms, a sweet, easy-peel citrus fruit, or the bright orange color named after it.
How do you pronounce “tangerine”?
“Tangerine” is pronounced TAN-juh-reen (/ˈtæn.d͡ʒəˌɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “tangerine” in a sentence?
Here is “tangerine” used in a sentence: “She peeled a tangerine for the kids' lunchboxes.”
What part of speech is “tangerine”?
Depending on how it is used, “tangerine” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “tangerine” have?
“Tangerine” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, sweet citrus fruit with loose, easy-to-peel orange skin, related to the mandarin.