tangerine

[US]/tæn(d)ʒə'riːn/
[UK]/'tændʒə'rin/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a type of citrus fruit; a color resembling that of a ripe tangerine

Phrases & Collocations

peel a tangerine

tangerine peel

Example Sentences

Tangerines have skins that are easy to take off.

As for clinic application, tangerine peel, nutgrass galingale rhizome, costusroot and aloeswood are applied for accerating-qi;

She peeled a tangerine for a snack.

The fragrance of the tangerine filled the room.

He enjoys a glass of tangerine juice in the morning.

Tangerine is a popular flavor in desserts.

The tangerine tree in the garden is full of ripe fruits.

She added tangerine slices to her salad for extra flavor.

The tangerine peel can be used to make natural cleaners.

He bought a bag of fresh tangerines from the market.

Tangerine essential oil is known for its uplifting properties.

She decorated the table with tangerine-colored napkins.

Real-world Examples

Oranges and tangerines are lucky golden charms, too.

Source: 2024 New Year Special Edition

I like tangerine chicken, I'm just not getting tangerine chicken.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 1

There were so many of us that all we got was a tangerine and socks.

Source: American Horror Story: Season 2

Men then fish the tangerines out of the water, hoping to meet their future partners.

Source: Selected English short passages

It says that it comes in teal and tangerine.

Source: Ez Talk American English Conversation Guide

Fruits ranging from loquats, lichees, longans to tangerines are in plenty.

Source: Selected Modern Chinese Essays 1

Sheldon, I got you your tangerine chicken. I hope you're hungry.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 3

But I supposed children would prefer a vibrant orange elephant that tasted like tangerine.

Source: "Reconstructing a Lady" Original Soundtrack

Some described sensing a smell of the fruit tangerine, chlorine and chemicals used in cleaning.

Source: VOA Special English: World

South Korea airlifted 200 tons of tangerines to North Korea. It was in exchange for pine mushrooms.

Source: AP Listening November 2018 Collection

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