unpeeled

adjective

un·​peeled ˌən-ˈpēld How to pronounce unpeeled (audio)
: not having had the skin or outer layer removed : not peeled
unpeeled potatoes
an unpeeled banana

Examples of unpeeled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Instant Pot Applesauce Gala The thin skin on this apple means it can be enjoyed unpeeled in desserts, adding a pop of red color to apple tarts, pies, and more. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023 Getting your mouth around the overlapping and oddly shaped dialogue can be like eating an unpeeled pineapple. Jesse Green, New York Times, 27 July 2023 Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut into ½-inch cubes 3 Tbsp. Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023 Just rub it, unpeeled, on this grater, and voila, an easy perfect mound of chunky ginger puree. Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 5 June 2023 Place whole unpeeled potatoes in a large pot with enough salted water to cover by 1 inch. San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2022 As long as it’s stored properly, unpeeled garlic can last up to six months. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023 Ingredients: 2 ripe, firm pears, peeled and cored 12-16 whole cloves 1 seedless medium orange, unpeeled and sliced 1 cup white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio 1 Tbsp. Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023 Arrange unpeeled bananas in a single layer. Beth Branch, Country Living, 26 May 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpeeled was in 1573

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“Unpeeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpeeled. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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