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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Additionally, foods that could pose choking hazards or cause blockages in a dog's digestive system—such as corn-on-the-cob, fruit rinds, pits, and apple cores—should be avoided. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025 This clever little gadget cuts watermelon into cubes — straight from the rind — just by a little push and swipe. Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 29 June 2025 Examine the Skin Texture The skin (rind) of the watermelon can tell you a lot about the ripeness of the fruit. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025 Watermelon and pickled watermelon rinds bring a tart-sweet contrast to this fruit salad. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 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 21 Jul. 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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