orange peel

noun

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

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For lighter beers, great choices are a Belgian witbier, whose signature orange peel and coriander pull out a salad’s nuances, or a saison or farmhouse ale, especially one that exhibits notes of pepper from the yeast used in brewing. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025 This example of Greco di Tufo (Greco is the grape, Tufo is a local place name) is unoaked, rendering an appealing wine with aromas of passion fruit, orange peel and a hint of sage. Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds and strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass, and garnish with an orange peel. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025 Expect to see notes like orange peel, lemon, and bergamot spiked with tipples of whisky, rum, and bourbon. Sophia Panych, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025 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 10 Sep. 2025.

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