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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The rind can also be blended into smoothies for an extra nutrient boost. Lauren Manaker Ms, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025 Add rind pieces to the blender with the oil mixture (reserve the flesh for garnish or dessert). Laura McLively, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025 The result was a rind that had a slightly nuttier, less funky flavor. New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025 Avoid adding smelly meats, fruit rinds or other sweet-smelling food scraps to your compost. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 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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