adj Uncommon

peeled

peeld

Peeled (adj) means having had the skin or outer layer removed. Example: “She served a bowl of peeled grapes for the kids.”

adj

Having had the skin or outer layer removed.

"She served a bowl of peeled grapes for the kids."

How to use peeled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that's had its skin or covering taken off.

Memory tip

The idiom "keep your eyes peeled" means to watch closely for something — it has nothing to do with fruit.

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Common pairings

peeled apple keep your eyes peeled

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From peel (verb) + -ed (suffix forming past tenses).

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What does “peeled” mean?

The word “peeled” means having had the skin or outer layer removed. In plain terms, describes something that's had its skin or covering taken off.

How do you pronounce “peeled”?

“Peeled” is pronounced peeld (/piːld/ in IPA).

How do you use “peeled” in a sentence?

Here is “peeled” used in a sentence: “She served a bowl of peeled grapes for the kids.”

What part of speech is “peeled”?

“Peeled” is an adjective.

Is “peeled” a common word?

“Peeled” is an uncommon word in modern English.