Synonyms for

Epidermis

Verb / ˌepʌˈdɜ:mʌs / Another word for epidermis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

Synonyms & similar words

cuticle skin cuticle dermis integument surface covering layer coating epithelium tissue rind hide pelt sheath shell bark peel scarf film membrane

Example sentences

  1. The epidermis helps to keep our body safe.
  2. I scratched my epidermis and it started to bleed.
  3. The epidermis is the top layer of our skin.
  4. The epidermis protects us from germs and bacteria.
  5. The epidermis is made up of many cells.

Quotes

  • Beauty is only skin deep, but epidermis goes to the bone. - Unknown
  • Epidermis, noun. An animal that is covered with what looks like a shell, but is really its own skeleton. - Ambrose Bierce
  • The epidermis is not proof against the world. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words