How to Use bitter orange in a Sentence

bitter orange

noun
  • The fish melts in your mouth with the surprise flavor finish of bitter orange.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2021
  • In a medium bowl, combine onion slices, a large pinch of salt and juice of 1/2 bitter orange.
    — Allegra Ben-Amotz, WSJ, 18 Dec. 2018
  • The scent blends matcha with fig and bitter orange, grounded by sesame, cedarwood, and vetiver.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Talk with your healthcare provider before taking bitter orange.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Talk with your healthcare provider before taking bitter orange.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Same goes for the bitter orange, pomelo, and tangelo listed above.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The ale is brewed with ginger root, bitter orange peel, vanilla bean, nutmeg and cinnamon.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 9 Dec. 2021
  • At the Barber’s begins with top notes of black pepper essence and basil accord, as well as bitter orange leaf.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • The artisanal blend opens with refreshing notes of bitter orange, black pepper, and basil.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Mar. 2022
  • Camille Saint-Saëns spoke of its having the quality of bitter oranges.
    — Ian Bostridge, The New York Review of Books, 29 Apr. 2020
  • Seville oranges, also known as bitter oranges, are most commonly found in grocery stores in the form of marmalade.
    — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Other botanicals include fresh and dry citruses such as pink grapefruit, lemon, and sweet and bitter oranges.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Eau de cologne containing rosemary, bergamot and bitter orange.
    — Star Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
  • The Lemon Tonic has an intense citrus bouquet of lemons, limes and bitter orange.
    — Dallas News, 28 Aug. 2020
  • Dark chocolate flavors complement bitter orange, leading to a hint of mature oak.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021
  • One choice is the sparkling Eva’s Spritz, made from rhubarb roots, hibiscus, sweet and bitter orange peels, and monk fruit for sweetness.
    — Ann Trieger Kurland, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2023
  • With opening notes of bitter orange, bergamot, and neroli, the luxurious scent pairs white tea with fresh floral notes of green mimosa.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Notes of bergamot, bitter orange leaves, cedarwood and musk highlight this strong, masculine fragrance.
    — Nikhita Mahtani, CNN Underscored, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Like a cashmere sweater or a night by the fire sipping a glass of dark liquor, this is toasty by way of bitter orange, oakwood infusion, and vetiver.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Also in its top are Givaudan’s captive Ebeli and bitter orange and lemon oil notes.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Bigarade is another name for bitter orange, and bigarade peel oil is the darkest of the citrus oils.
    — New York Times, 12 May 2021
  • This dynamic scent packs in notes of creamy fig, soft vetiver and textural cedar woods, brought up by an uplifting taste of bitter orange.
    — Wilson Chapman, Variety, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Research on bitter orange and synephrine is relatively thin, and studies are low quality.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Figlia Fiore is a refreshing, effervescent bottle with notes of bitter orange and clove.
    — Kevin Gray, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Feliz Navidude is brewed with ginger root, bitter orange peel, vanilla bean, nutmeg and cinnamon.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The scent opens with citrusy notes of neroli (an extract from the bitter orange tree), lemon and petitgrain and is rounded out by powdery orris and ambrette butters.
    — Gisela Williams Elissa Suh Caitie Kelly Roxanne Fequiere Angela Koh Jinnie Lee, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Cointreau carves out its territory with a distinct orange flavor, thanks to the essential oils of sweet and bitter oranges and a secret blend of spices.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Natural supplements such as bitter orange extract, green tea extract and chromium have been shown to reduce hunger and cravings in studies.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2022
  • At the start, Declaration opens up with bergamot and bitter orange, creating a citrusy and bright aroma.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Top notes of green mandarin, bitter orange and mint mingle with a heart of neroli and rosemary, with a dry down of cedarwood, cashmeran and a sap accord of green vegetal notes.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 13 May 2022

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