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

My father was the man of tricks, who sat for an hour mining a watermelon with a circular spoon, who carved the rind into a castle. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

When peeled of its tough green exterior and cooked or pickled, the white rind is edible. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026

The crunchy rinds will add a cucumber-like flavor to the dish. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026

When cool enough to handle, scoop pulp from rind into a food processor or blender. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for rind

• bind
• blind
• dined
• find
• fined
• grind
• hind
• kind
• lined
• mind
• mined
• pined

Kids Definition

rind

noun

ˈrīnd 

: the bark of a tree

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