orange peel

noun

: a rough surface (as on porcelain) like that of an orange

Examples of orange peel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rich and layered aromas of taffy, orange peel, peppermint, candy cane. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024 The mouthfeel delivers subtle fruitiness with notes of caramel and a touch of orange peel. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Don’t miss the innovative Coconut Butter Old Fashioned with cardamom instead of orange peel. Anna Kim, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for orange peel 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orange peel was circa 1909

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“Orange peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orange%20peel. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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