peeling

noun

peel·​ing ˈpē-liŋ 

: a peeled-off piece or strip

Examples of peeling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Score the bottom of a peach with a small x, boil for 10 seconds, and plunge in cool water for effortless peeling. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Cooking foods thoroughly and washing, and if possible peeling, produce helps lower risk. — Eva Flowe july 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026

Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator. — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026

The victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, including skin burns and peeling. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for peeling

• ceiling
• dealing
• feeling
• healing
• heeling
• keeling
• kneeling
• pealing
• reeling
• sealing
• squealing
• stealing

Kids Definition

peeling

noun

peel·​ing ˈpē-liŋ 

: a peeled-off piece or strip (as of skin or rind)