Synonyms for

Peeled

Verb / pi:ld / Another word for peeled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having had the outer layer removed, often referring to fruits or vegetables

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

decorticated stripped flayed

Informal

skinned pared shucked

Literary

unclad bare disrobed

Antonyms

coated covered unpeeled intact whole skinned protected

Common collocations

  • peeled potatoes
  • peeled apples
  • peeled grapes
  • peeled shrimp
  • peeled onion
  • peeled garlic
  • peeled paint

Word family

noun peel
verb peel
adjective peeled

Usage note

This word is most commonly used to describe the removal of the outer skin or rind from fruits, vegetables, or other items. It can also refer to paint or other coverings coming off.

Example sentences

  1. The banana was peeled before it was sliced.
  2. She peeled the potatoes before boiling them.
  3. He peeled off his sweaty t-shirt after the workout.
  4. The orange was already peeled for me.
  5. She peeled away the layers of the onion.

Quotes

  • I'm like an onion. You peel back the layers and see what's really there.
  • I have a lot of layers to peel back. I'm a complex individual.
  • When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. But don't forget to peel the lemons first.

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