noun
rind
rynd
Rind (noun) means the tough outer skin or covering of certain fruits, cheeses, or meats. Example: “She grated some lemon rind into the batter.”
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The tough outer skin or covering of certain fruits, cheeses, or meats.
"She grated some lemon rind into the batter."
"The cheese's rind is edible, but many people cut it off."
How to use rind
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe thick outer layer or skin of a fruit, cheese, or similar food.
Common pairings
lemon rind
bacon rind
cheese rind
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Word forms
- Plural
- rinds
- Third person singular
- rinds
- Past tense
- rinded
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She grated some lemon _____ into the batter.
Etymology
From Old English rind, meaning tree bark or a crust.
Rhymes for rind
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What does “rind” mean?
The word “rind” means the tough outer skin or covering of certain fruits, cheeses, or meats. In plain terms, the thick outer layer or skin of a fruit, cheese, or similar food.
How do you pronounce “rind”?
“Rind” is pronounced rynd (/ɹaɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “rind” in a sentence?
Here is “rind” used in a sentence: “She grated some lemon rind into the batter.”
What part of speech is “rind”?
“Rind” is a noun.
Where does the word “rind” come from?
The word “rind” comes from Old English. From Old English rind, meaning tree bark or a crust.
