orangeade

noun

or·​ange·​ade ˌär-in-ˈjād How to pronounce orangeade (audio)
ˌär(-ə)n-, 
ˌȯr-in-, 
ˌȯr(-ə)n-
: a beverage of sweetened orange juice mixed with water

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And then the arresting sight of a pumpkin patch, apocalyptic spheres of swamp-green or orangeade, only good for cattle fodder, too unchallenging to grow, so not as interesting to cook with. — Literary Hub, 15 Aug. 2025

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Etymology

French, from orange + -ade

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orangeade was in 1706

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orangeade

noun
or·​ange·​ade ˌär-in-ˈjād How to pronounce orangeade (audio)
ˈȯr-, 
-ən-
: a drink made of orange juice, sugar, and water

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