Examples of rind in a Sentence
the rind of a watermelon
the rind of a cheese
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Wrapping cheese tightly in plastic wrap can cut off the oxygen supply and trap moisture, leading to mold growth and spoilage, not to mention softening the rind of your beloved hard cheeses.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
This bar is extremely fruity with an acidity reminiscent of lime rind and a bitterness that cuts deep.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Before delighting in your main squeeze, wash whole citrus fruits before cutting, then use a knife or your clean hands to slice or peel away the rind (including the white pith), Brekke suggests.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Discard the cheese rind and the bay leaf.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
This bar is extremely fruity with an acidity reminiscent of lime rind and a bitterness that cuts deep.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026
Before delighting in your main squeeze, wash whole citrus fruits before cutting, then use a knife or your clean hands to slice or peel away the rind (including the white pith), Brekke suggests.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Discard the cheese rind and the bay leaf.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rind
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“Rind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rind. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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rind
noun
: the bark of a tree
also
: a usually hard or tough outer layer (as the skin of a fruit)
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