orange peel

noun

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

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Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2026 Here’s advice from gardening experts on how to use orange peels in the garden for organic, sustainable, and chemical-free care. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026 Extracts of garlic, hot pepper, orange peels or companion planting are ineffective. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 This Lifting & Firming Face Primer from Kelly Zhang is packed with peptides, soothing aloe, and brightening orange peel extract to help smooth, firm, and illuminate skin, all while creating an ideal base for makeup. Sara Tan, Allure, 27 Feb. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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