rind

noun

ˈrīnd How to pronounce rind (audio)
 dialectal  ˈrīn
1
: the bark of a tree
2
: a usually hard or tough outer layer : peel, crust
rinded adjective

Examples of rind in a Sentence

the rind of a watermelon the rind of a cheese
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In a similar vein, authors of early modern herbals such as John Gerard(e) instructed their readers to use different parts of the plant—its juice, flowers, rind, and seeds—to address stomach concerns, dysentery, dental health, wounds and bleeding, and menstrual health. Demir Alp, JSTOR Daily, 29 Aug. 2025 Look at the Eyes The eyes, the diamond-like patterns on the rind, also tell a story. Sherri Gordon, Health, 25 Aug. 2025 Flip the pieces onto the rind and cut across the shorter end. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025 Stir in broth, Parmesan rinds, bay leaf, pole beans, and shell beans; bring to a simmer over medium-low. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rind

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of rind was before the 12th century

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“Rind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rind. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

rind

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

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