Synonyms of peeled

peeled 1 of 2

adjective

as in exposed

lacking a usual or natural covering

a peeled banana

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exposed
• uncovered
• bare
• open
• stripped
• naked
• bald
• displayed
• denuded
• revealed
• skinned
• unprotected
• shaven
• undressed
• hairless
• unclothed
• divested
• disrobed
• unclad
• furless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• covered
• mantled
• overgrown
• bearded
• hairy
• overrun
• overspread

peeled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of peel

as in barked

to remove the natural covering of

she peels apples with lightning speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barked
• husked
• scaled
• exposed
• skinned
• stripped
• shelled
• shucked
• bared
• flayed
• hulled
• denuded
• pared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peeled

Adjective

Purchase pre-peeled garlic cloves in bulk or peel the garlic cloves yourself using the flat side of a large knife to mash them slightly and then peel off the skins. — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026

Use pre-peeled carrots or bagged baby carrots to save prep time. — Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025

Verb

Damaged Bark Lawn mowers, strimmers, and snowplows can take a major toll on tree health – especially if tree bark is peeled away in large chunks. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Add 5 garlic cloves, crushed, peeled, and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until oil around garlic is sizzling, about 3 minutes. — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Poblano peppers are charred and peeled, then stuffed with picadillo, a mix of ground beef, spices, nuts and seasonal fruits such as pears and apples. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Plus, whether unpeeled or peeled cucumbers are better for you. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026

Unripe fruit from persimmon trees is picked and then peeled and fermented, which can take months or years. — Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Oyster mushrooms make a good substitute and, unlike king trumpets, don’t need to be peeled. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Whether roasted until soft and caramelized, pureed or peeled in fresh veggie ribbons, September’s abundant harvest offers the ultimate bridge between late-summer sun and early-autumn comfort. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026

But shortly after the pool reopened, in June, algae returned in force and the sealant peeled, leading crews to repeatedly drain and scrub the basin over the summer. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing peeled

• keep one's eyes peeled (for)