1
: one that peels
2
: a crab that is about to shed its shell
3
: a log of wood (such as Douglas fir) suitable for cutting into veneer
called also peeler log
British
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
Using a vegetable peeler, slice off the tough outer layer of the broccoli stems.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Into a small bowl, use a vegetable peeler to shave thick curls from the chocolate.
—Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Test Kitchen Tip: Run a vegetable peeler down the length of the zucchini to create ribbons.
—Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2025
Using a vegetable peeler, slice off the tough outer layer of the broccoli stems.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 9 June 2025
Say hello to this nifty peeler from Oxo that removes each kernel of corn straight from the cob with ease.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Into a small bowl, use a vegetable peeler to shave thick curls from the chocolate.
—Janice Feuer Haugen, Saveur, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for peeler
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“Peeler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peeler. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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