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If your cheese is triangular, it can be turned on its side, sliced down the center, and then cut into thin pieces with a bit of rind on one end, Stone says.—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026 Depending on the variety of marmalade, the rind can be cut into thick pieces or into tiny shreds.—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026 Just make sure to remove whatever is left of the rind when ready to serve.—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026 For the viral parmesan rind puffs, cut the rind off the block and dice it into small cubes.—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rind
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German rinda bark, and probably to Old English rendan to rend
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of rind was
before the 12th century
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