orange peel

noun

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

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One detail that caught my eye is the orange peel brake calipers peeking out from behind the 21-inch black alloy wheels, part of the available appearance package ($2,500). Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026 True to Sulwhasoo form, it’s infused with ingredients like ginseng and orange peel extract to keep things balanced and comfortable. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 Mar. 2026 Shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds and strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass, and garnish with an orange peel. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026 Always experiment with orange peels in small amounts before using them in greater quantities. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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