peeling

American  

[pee-ling] / ˈpi lɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that peels.

2. that which is peeled from something, as a piece of the skin or rind of a fruit.

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peeling British  

/ ˈpiːlɪŋ /

noun

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

   a potato peeling

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• unpeeling
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of peeling

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

Example Sentences

Perhaps the biggest downside of garlic is the prep work: peeling and mincing individual cloves can be a nuisance even for the everyday home cook.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

He described how there was a reddening of the skin around Noah's forehead as well as "extensive maceration and peeling" of his hands and feet.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Universal Studios Hollywood has begun peeling back the curtain — or opening the garage? — on its new “Fast & Furious”-inspired coaster coming to the park this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

A peeling notice taped to the glass said it wouldn’t open for another month.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

Related Words

• crust
• husk
• skin