rind

noun

ˈrīnd 

 dialectal  ˈrīn

1

: the bark of a tree

2

: a usually hard or tough outer layer : peel, crust

rinded

ˈrīn-dəd 

adjective

Examples of rind in a Sentence

the rind of a watermelon

the rind of a cheese

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether it is seeded or seedless; red or yellow, 70% of the average watermelon is flesh, and the other 30% is rind. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2024

Look at the rind: Avoid green cantaloupes, which aren’t ready yet. —Veronica Bravo, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024

The label puts a contemporary and sustainable twist on must-haves like clogs, boots, airy dresses, and pajamas, made from organic cotton and hemp plastic using natural dyes derived from sugars in hemp plants, pomegranate rinds, and more. —Vivien Lee, refinery29.com, 13 Jan. 2024

It is usually left behind, but the watermelon rind is entirely edible and tastes like a cucumber. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rinda bark, and probably to Old English rendan to rend

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rind

• pork rind

Kids Definition

rind

noun

ˈrīnd 

: the bark of a tree

also : a usually hard or tough outer layer (as the skin of a fruit)