orange peel

noun

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

Examples of orange peel in a Sentence

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Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass and garnish with an orange peel. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 Express the oils from an orange peel over the drink, drop the peel in, and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 White grape juice, hibiscus flowers, orange peel, and rose hips complete the drink. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024 Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube and garnish with an orange peel clipped to the side of the glass along with two flower petals. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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