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peeling

PEE-lihng

Peeling (noun) means the act of removing an outer layer or skin. Example: “Peeling all these potatoes will take a while.”

noun
1
The act of removing an outer layer or skin.
"Peeling all these potatoes will take a while."
2
A strip of outer skin or rind that has been removed.
"She tossed the apple peelings into the compost bin."

How to use peeling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the process of stripping off a skin, or the discarded strips themselves.

Common pairings
potato peelings peeling paint

Word forms

peelings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “peeling” mean?

The word “peeling” means the act of removing an outer layer or skin. In plain terms, either the process of stripping off a skin, or the discarded strips themselves.

How do you pronounce “peeling”?

“Peeling” is pronounced PEE-lihng (/ˈpiːlɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “peeling” in a sentence?

Here is “peeling” used in a sentence: “Peeling all these potatoes will take a while.”

What part of speech is “peeling”?

“Peeling” is a noun.

Is “peeling” a common word?

“Peeling” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “peeling” have?

“Peeling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of removing an outer layer or skin.

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