Recent Examples on the WebIt is usually left behind, but the watermelon rind is entirely edible and tastes like a cucumber.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024 Bourbon, bitters, and a tiny bit of sugar, served on the rocks with an orange rind.—Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 24 June 2024 The rind can also be blended into smoothies for an extra nutrient boost.—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 12 June 2024 Use a boning knife to cut between the rind and the fruit of each wedge.—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for rind
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rinda bark, and probably to Old English rendan to rend
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of rind was
before the 12th century
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