skinless
Americanadjective
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deprived of skin.
a skinless carcass.
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(of frankfurters or sausages) having no casing.
Etymology
Origin of skinless
First recorded in 1300–50, skinless is from the Middle English word skinles. See skin, -less
Example Sentences
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Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs keeps the meat moist and adds richness.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023
Whether you're a dark meat evangelist or a fan of a boneless and skinless chicken breast, slow cookers consistently yield a juicy, tender bird without any of the fuss.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2023
In this recipe, she notes that instead of buying chicken stock, she simmers boneless, skinless chicken thighs — fattier and more flavorful than the breast meat — with aromatics to create a base.
From Washington Post • Jan. 10, 2023
Shoppers are paying as much as 112 percent more for fresh, skinless turkey breasts than they were last year.
From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2022
At first I am horrified by the ghoulish skinned squirrels, as red and muscular as skinless human bodies in Miss Larsen’s science book.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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