noun
Uncommon
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 flavored the broth with vegetable peelings."
"She tossed the apple peelings into the compost bin."
How to use peeling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the process of stripping off a skin, or the discarded strips themselves.
Common pairings
potato peelings
peeling paint
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Rhymes for peeling
feeling
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dueling
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yodeling
labeling
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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.
