orangeades

Tangy summer refreshments

Orangeades are beverages made from orange juice, water, and sugar—essentially orange-flavored lemonade.

The drink was more popular in earlier decades, appearing at soda fountains and summer gatherings: The children drank orangeades on the porch.

The -ade suffix follows the pattern of lemonade and limeade.

preparation

sugar

Crystalline carbohydrate sweetener

  • waterClear essential liquid
  • iceWater's solid form
  • pitcherPouring vessel or hurler

concentrate · fresh-squeezed · syrup · sweetener · stirring · chilled · diluted · homemade · pulp · strained

flavor

citrus

Acidic fruits with segments

  • tangySharp and lively-tasting
  • sweetTasting of sugar
  • tartSharp-flavored small pie

zesty · refreshing · bright · sunny · tropical · fruity · sugary · sour · acidic · vibrant

beverage

lemonade

Sweetened citrus beverage

soft drinks · coolers · sodas · spritzers · fizzy drinks · cordials · squash · nectars · punch · agua fresca

occasion

picnics

Outdoor meals, often social

concession stands · poolside · beach · cookouts · lemonade stands · garden parties · outdoor events · sports events · festivals · family gatherings

Opposites
citrus fruit base

orangeadeslemonades

Sweetened citrus beverages

limeades · lemonade · limeade · pink lemonade

beverage temperature/serving style

orangeadeshot chocolate

Heated cocoa beverage

hot cocoa · hot toddy · mulled cider · hot tea · coffee

Family

orangeade

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G