orange blossom

American  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of orange blossom

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

With notes of caramel, orange blossom and jasmine, Illy Caffe’s Classico Instant Coffee leaves behind a deliciously sweet and floral aftertaste that complements its robust blend made exclusively from Arabica beans.

From Salon

Charley Pereira said his Orange Blossom Bakery & Café in Buxton, N.C., will lose thousands of dollars a day in sales while closed for the storm.

From The Wall Street Journal

It includes recipes for meyer lemon and bay leaf gelato, jasmine-scented almond milk mousse and fruit pudding made from white melon and orange blossom.

From Salon

Even the sweetest bread, flavored with orange blossom, has grizzly origins.

From Seattle Times

This particular intersection of sports and culture was outside Hard Rock Stadium, where the historically Black universities Florida A&M and Jackson State were playing in the annual Orange Blossom Classic.

From Seattle Times