peeler

1 of 2

noun (1)

peel·​er ˈpē-lər 

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

peeler

2 of 2

noun (2)

British

: police officer

Examples of peeler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026

Peel kiwis using a knife, peeler, or spoon, and slice into wedges, rounds, cubes, or decorative halves. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Score a handy corn peeler for fresh cobs, the cutest jar-scraper tool, and a mini masher for avocados—all under $25, starting at $5. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 June 2026

Using a vegetable peeler, shave a modest amount of Parmesan onto a plate (a mound of grated Parmesan may look impressive, but all that clumpy cheese mutes the dressing). — Sue Li, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Sir Robert Peel

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1816, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for peeler

• dealer
• feeler
• healer
• keeler
• sealer
• stealer
• repealer
• revealer