tangerine Synonyms
Another word for tangerine
• noun (Context 1)
A small, sweet citrus fruit that is a variety of the mandarin orange, typically having a loose, easily peeled deep orange-red skin.
"He peeled a mandarin and offered half of the segments to his daughter."
• noun (Context 2)
A deep, vivid orange-red color resembling the skin of the fruit.
"The evening sky was painted in striking shades of orange and violet as the sun dipped below the horizon."
• adjective (Context 3)
Having a deep, vivid orange-red color.
"She decorated the sunroom with bright orange throw pillows to create a warm, inviting atmosphere."
• noun (Context 4)
The small citrus tree that bears tangerines, native to Southeast Asia but cultivated globally in warm and subtropical climates.
"They planted a young tangerine tree in their backyard orchard alongside the lemon and grapefruit trees."