orange peel

noun

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

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The palate leans on toffee, dark honey, orange peel, and a gentle rye spice that hangs around without dominating. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 Then add ice to a rocks glass and strain the drink over that fresh ice, and garnish with an orange peel. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026 These tiny tarts mix cranberries and orange peel into a delightful pecan tassie recipe. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026 The blend of 3% allantoin and glycerin provides significant hydration to the skin, while orange peel oil acts as a natural antiseptic. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orange peel

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 1 Feb. 2026.

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