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 Speaking of social media, there was a moment in One Day episode four where Dexter hands Emma an unpeeled orange. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Feb. 2024 Step two: roughly chop the onions and potatoes (peeled, unpeeled, whatever). Benjamin Dubow, Longreads, 20 Feb. 2024 Across the board with apples one thing's for sure, Crumble Smith says, eat them raw and unpeeled. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2024 Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups) 2 Tbsp. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023 What to Make With Carrots Peeled or unpeeled carrots are used in many recipes, including salads, stews, side dishes, and desserts. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023 Boil sweet potatoes: Place whole, unpeeled sweet potatoes in a large pot with water to cover by 2 inches. Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2023 Fruity Fun: Skewer a whole, unpeeled banana and grill over the campfire, like you would a marshmallow. Nicole Harris, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023 Winter girl means that one looks better wrapped up than unpeeled. Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1573, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Apr. 2024.

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