orange peel

noun

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

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Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Finish: Available in luminous or natural finishes Shades: 12 How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 Aromas of orange peel and ginger, and creamy flavors that include oranges and guavas. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 Equal parts gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, stirred and served with an orange peel garnish. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 Decorate with a rosemary sprig and a twist of orange peel, first rubbing it around the rim of the glass. Adrienne Wyper, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for orange peel

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 3 Mar. 2025.

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