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shedding

SHEH-dihng

Shedding (noun) means the process of losing hair, skin, leaves, or similar material naturally. Example: “Spring is peak shedding season for most dog breeds.”

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The process of losing hair, skin, leaves, or similar material naturally.
"Spring is peak shedding season for most dog breeds."

How to use shedding

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLosing something naturally over time — usually hair, fur, skin, or leaves.

Common pairings
dog shedding shedding season skin shedding

Word forms

sheddings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “shedding” mean?

The word “shedding” means the process of losing hair, skin, leaves, or similar material naturally. In plain terms, losing something naturally over time — usually hair, fur, skin, or leaves.

How do you pronounce “shedding”?

“Shedding” is pronounced SHEH-dihng (/ˈʃɛdɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shedding” in a sentence?

Here is “shedding” used in a sentence: “Spring is peak shedding season for most dog breeds.”

What part of speech is “shedding”?

“Shedding” is a noun.

Is “shedding” a common word?

“Shedding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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