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
1
Having had the skin or outer layer removed.
"He stirred the campfire stew with a peeled stick, so the bark wouldn't get in it."
"She served a bowl of peeled grapes for the kids."
"The peeled fruit quickly turned brown."
How to use peeled
Learner’s notesIn 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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Etymology
Formed from the verb peel and the past-tense suffix -ed.
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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.
