orange peel

noun

: a rough surface (as on porcelain) like that of an orange

Examples of orange peel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Then a large square ice cube was placed in the smoky-glass, followed by Basil Hayden Bourbon, a small amount of chocolate bitters and it was garnished with an orange peel. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2024 Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe, and garnish with an orange peel. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for orange peel 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orange peel was circa 1909

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“Orange peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orange%20peel. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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