Rind

Pronunciation: /raɪnd/

Definitions of rind

noun the tough outer layer or covering of certain fruits or foods, such as the rind of a watermelon

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like to eat the rind of the watermelon.

A2 She peeled the rind off the orange before eating it.

B1 The cheese rind added a unique flavor to the dish.

B2 The thick rind of the pineapple protected the fruit inside.

C1 The rind of the lemon can be used to add flavor to cocktails.

C2 The artisanal cheese had a delicate rind that enhanced its taste.

Examples of rind in a Sentence

formal The rind of the fruit is often discarded before consumption.

informal I don't like eating the rind of watermelon, it's too tough.

slang Hey, don't be a rind and help me with this project.

figurative She has a tough exterior like a rind, but once you get to know her, she's really sweet.

Grammatical Forms of rind

• past tense: rinded
• plural: rinds
• comparative: more rind
• superlative: most rind
• present tense: rinds
• future tense: will rind
• perfect tense: have rinded
• continuous tense: is rinding
• singular: rind
• positive degree: rind
• infinitive: to rind
• gerund: rinding
• participle: rinded

Origin and Evolution of rind

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'rind' originated from Middle English 'rynde' which was derived from Old English 'rynd', meaning bark or peel.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rind' has come to refer specifically to the tough outer layer of certain fruits or cheeses, evolving from its original meaning of bark or peel.