orange peel

noun

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

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Here are three ways to use orange peels in the garden for healthier, pest-free plants. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 Once warm, add sugar, crushed cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and grated orange peel. Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 5 Apr. 2026 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 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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