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

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

Legend has it that Louis XIV loved the orange blossom, as featured in the garden, so much that his courtiers doused themselves in it to curry favor, at one point causing the king to faint.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 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

The scent of orange blossom is still faint in her hair, even underneath the stench of the dungeons.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton