orange peel

noun

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

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My father used a powerful glue to reassemble the cowboy, which twenty-five years later still smelled like orange peels. Will MacKin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026 Burnt caramel, candied orange peel, creamy vanilla and lightly spicy oak make for an excellent sipper. Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Sulwhasoo's Gentle Cleansing Foam creates a rich lather that removes dirt, oil, and makeup without stripping skin, while ingredients like ginseng, orange peel, chestnut shell, and yam root leave your complexion soft, balanced, and comfortably hydrated. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 Some gardeners have great success tossing orange peels around the garden to repel cats. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 22 June 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 Jul. 2026.

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