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

Harder cheeses tend to taste sharper and include an outer rind. —Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024

The outer rind should be as thin as an eggshell; if thicker, the fungus may be a poisonous earthball. —Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024

Included are several cheeses, such as earthy and savory Beehive Cheese Co. truffle hive cheese with slices of black truffle carpaccio on the rind; Wood River Creamery's Herbes de Provence, an Alpine-style cheddar with Mediterranean herbs; and Cheese Brothers' Bantam honey and sriracha gouda. —Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

Trim brie: Unwrap Brie, trim and discard rind from top. —Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024

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

Kids Definition

rind

noun

ˈrīnd 

: the bark of a tree

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