orange blossom

American  

noun

orange blossoms plural

1. the white flower of an orange tree, especially of the genus Citrus, much used in wreaths, bridal bouquets, etc.: the state flower of Florida.

2. a cocktail made of gin, orange juice, and sugar, shaken together with ice.

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orange blossom British  

noun

1. the flowers of the orange tree, traditionally worn by brides

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• orange blossoms
  plural

Etymology

Origin of orange blossom

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

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orange blossom

Before you leave, order a coffee — flavors like rose water, pistachio, and orange blossom tahini offer a refreshing finish to the meal.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

The orange blossom had already become the state flower in 1909, and, by 1967, a year after McPhee’s opus, the orange was the state fruit.

From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026

On the flavor front, there are floral ingredients like rose, orange blossom, lavender and jasmine, and herbal notes like saffron and tarragon.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2023

The new oil includes olive oil scented with a mix of essential oils, sesame, rose, jasmine, cinnamon, neroli and benzoin, with orange blossom also added.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2023

She smells it all—Kat’s orange blossom lotion, chocolate bits from the granola bar, the waft of cafeteria pizza.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti