orange peel

noun

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

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Plush tannins support luscious flavors of purple plum, eucalyptus, and lavender with a soft touch of earthiness on the orange peel finish. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 Symptoms usually affect one breast and can include discoloration, a persistent rash, swelling, warmth, skin that looks pitted like an orange peel and a nipple that turns inward, according to the National Cancer Institute. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Practice seven Leave No Trace principles, including never leaving anything behind such as toilet paper or orange peels. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Some add flavors like orange peel and coriander, while for others, the yeast itself creates the flavors of clove and banana. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orange peel

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Oct. 2026.

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