Synonyms for

Peeling

Verb / ˈpi:lɪŋ / Another word for peeling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of removing the outer layer of something, often a fruit or vegetable

Synonyms & similar words

pare dress uncase skin disrobe flakeoff strip shedding discase flake unclothe stripdown undress desquamation peeloff peel skinning paring stripping shaving paring scraping flaying uncovering removing desquamating decorticating exfoliating shedding scrubbing chipping grinding whittling carving slicing cutting

Synonyms by register

Formal

exfoliating flaking desquamating

Informal

chipping shedding coming off

Literary

unfurling unveiling

Antonyms

coating covering layering sheathing enclosing protecting

Common collocations

  • peeling paint
  • peeling skin
  • peeling off
  • peeling back
  • peeling the onion
  • peeling potatoes
  • peeling away

Word family

noun peel
verb peel
adjective peeling

Usage note

The word 'peeling' often describes the process of removing an outer layer, such as paint or skin. It can also refer to the skin itself shedding.

Example sentences

  1. I am peeling the orange for a snack.
  2. The banana is easy to peel.
  3. The peeling on the old paint is coming off.
  4. I like the texture of the potato peeling.
  5. The peeling on my sunburn is starting to itch.

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  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way. - Unknown
  • Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions. - Dalai Lama
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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