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

Combine 1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped, 3 celery stalks, finely chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled, finely chopped, 1 tsp. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

To save time, look for pre-cut, peeled butternut squash cubes in your supermarket. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

For everybody else, a website will officially launch that evening, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled on Satenstein’s socials for the link. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Then 10 teens peeled through the historic terminal on electric bikes. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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

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

Phrases Containing peeled

• keep one's eyes peeled (for)