Definition

Describes something that has had its outer layer or skin removed, often referring to fruits or vegetables.

Example

The chef served a salad with peeled cucumbers and tomatoes.

Conversation

Have you tried the new snack with peeled apples?

No, I haven't! Are they good?

Yeah, they're really sweet and tasty because they are peeled fresh.

I should definitely give them a try; I love apples!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove the outer layer or skin from something, usually a fruit or vegetable.

Example

She peeled the apple before eating it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how I peeled that orange?

Yeah, you did it so quickly!

I learned a trick to make it easier to peel the skin off.

Root Explanation

Peeled → It is formed from "peel" (from Old English "pyll", meaning to remove the outer layer) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "peeled" means that something has had its outer layer removed.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'removing the outer layer' — that's what it means when something is 'peeled'.

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