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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There’s a teleportation device, a handsome demon played by LaKeith Stanfield and skinless stop-motion humans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
For stuffed chicken, I always use boneless, skinless breasts.
From Salon • Feb. 24, 2025
If you think it means something like, “lean ground beef and skinless chicken breasts,” you’re partially right.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024
Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs keeps the meat moist and adds richness.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023
Mrs. Smeath turns and looks at me, a skinless potato in her left hand, the knife in her right.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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