peeling

[ pee-ling ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that peels. peel.
2. that which is peeled peel from something, as a piece of the skin or rind of a fruit.

peeling

/ ˈpiːlɪŋ /

noun

1. a strip of skin, rind, bark, etc, that has been peeled off

   a potato peeling

Other Words From

• un·peeling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of peeling¹

First recorded in 1555–65; peel ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

As the women sat on dust-covered chairs, with a backdrop of peeling walls, the memories came flooding back.

From BBC

She was peeling potatoes in the kitchen when the Israeli missile strike nearby sprayed glass across the room.

From Los Angeles Times

Such harsh chemicals, she added, can cause irritation, redness, burning, peeling and stinging.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of marveling with dismay at how he gets away with it, the Democrats are finally peeling his Teflon off with their own hands.

From Salon

They think people don’t notice their plastic peeling belts that really don’t do their job.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• crust
• husk
• skin