International Orange

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. a shade of bright orange, highly visible at a great distance and in murky weather, used to color aircraft, airport towers and hangars, boats, etc., for safety or rescue purposes.

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Etymology

Origin of International Orange

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

They are stitched between 369 new struts, 50 feet apart, painted International Orange like the rest of the bridge.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2023

Even the countertops, made from volcanic stone and glazed in the same International Orange color as the home’s front door, take their cue from California geology rather than from architectural history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2016

It was during "International Orange," the 2012 Fort Point exhibition on the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, that Haines' eyes settled on Alcatraz.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2015

Original music showcase at 7 p.m., including the world music and jazz trio International Orange at 8:30 p.m.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2015

In the end, bridge authorities decided they liked the color - known as International Orange - and stuck with it.

From Reuters • May 27, 2012