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 
Example Sentences
the rind of a watermelon the rind of a cheese
Recent Examples on the Web Depending on the ripeness of the mango in hand, the rind can often be peeled off relatively easily; the bright orange flesh can either be sliced off with a knife or eaten somewhat like an apple. 
Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2022 The seeds can lead to intestinal blockage, and the rind can cause tummy trouble, so make sure to remove those parts before serving. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Aviation Gin over ice in a tall glass, stirred and garnished with an orange-rind twist. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 19 June 2022 The funky cheese-rind nose blows off, evolving to tart cherry, cranberry and raspberry. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Pumpkins can tolerate frost, but a freeze will quickly weaken the rind and shorten storage life. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 An enchanting nose of crushed stones and citrus blossom with zesty lemon rind on the palate and fierce stony minerality that finishes with ripe white peach and honeysuckle. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 On a recent morning, Daniel Martínez Cariño slices juicy squares of watermelon off the rind, organizing them in a shallow bowl alongside jars of prepared guavas, nopal, and leafy purslane. Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 July 2022 To create quills, frame the face by inserting toothpicks into the rind, leaving enough space for eyes. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 See More
Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2022 The seeds can lead to intestinal blockage, and the rind can cause tummy trouble, so make sure to remove those parts before serving. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2022 Aviation Gin over ice in a tall glass, stirred and garnished with an orange-rind twist. Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 19 June 2022 The funky cheese-rind nose blows off, evolving to tart cherry, cranberry and raspberry. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 Pumpkins can tolerate frost, but a freeze will quickly weaken the rind and shorten storage life. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 An enchanting nose of crushed stones and citrus blossom with zesty lemon rind on the palate and fierce stony minerality that finishes with ripe white peach and honeysuckle. Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 On a recent morning, Daniel Martínez Cariño slices juicy squares of watermelon off the rind, organizing them in a shallow bowl alongside jars of prepared guavas, nopal, and leafy purslane. Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 July 2022 To create quills, frame the face by inserting toothpicks into the rind, leaving enough space for eyes. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
rind
noun
ˈrīnd
: a tough outer layer
lemon rind