Meaning & Definition of word "Rind"

Rind

/rɪnd/

1. The outer skin or covering of a fruit or vegetable.
- Example: I removed the rind from the watermelon before serving.
2. The tough outer layer or skin of cheese.
- Example: The cheese has a waxy rind that should be trimmed before eating.
3. The thick skin or peel of certain fruits, such as citrus or melons.
- Example: He zested the lemon rind to add flavor to the dish.
4. An outer covering that can be tough or thick, often in context with certain foods.
- Example: The rind of the pumpkin is hard and must be cut carefully.

Middle English 'rinde', from Old English 'rinda'.

fruit rind:

The peel or outer layer of a fruit, often discarded or used in cooking.

cheese rind:

The hard outer layer of cheese that can be edible or inedible depending on the type.

peel:

The skin of a fruit or vegetable, often removed before consumption.

shell:

The hard outer covering of certain fruits, nuts, and eggs.

Meaning: Nonsense or foolish talk.

Example Sentence: Stop with the rind; we need to focus on the task at hand.

Meaning: Something that is considered worthless.

Example Sentence: That old car is just a rind now, barely worth fixing.