rind

noun

ˈrīnd How to pronounce rind (audio)
 dialectal  ˈrīn
1
: the bark of a tree
2
: a usually hard or tough outer layer : peel, crust
rinded adjective

Examples of rind in a Sentence

the rind of a watermelon the rind of a cheese
Recent Examples on the Web Cracks in the rind not only compromise freshness but also affect the distribution of sugars and juices within the fruit. Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024 Using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels, pat the watermelon rind dry. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024 Whether it is seeded or seedless; red or yellow, 70% of the average watermelon is flesh, and the other 30% is rind. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2024 Look at the rind: Avoid green cantaloupes, which aren’t ready yet. Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY, 17 July 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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Cite this Entry

“Rind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rind. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

Kids Definition

rind

noun
: the bark of a tree
also : a usually hard or tough outer layer (as the skin of a fruit)

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