orange peel

noun

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

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Graze an orange peel over the glass, and use it to garnish the Boulevardier. Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026 Many of these also add orange peel or zest to combine citrus and chocolate flavors. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026 Citrus orange peel and toasted rice help cut through the sweetness, keeping it aromatic rather than powdery. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026 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 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 Feb. 2026.

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