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

Fruits and vegetables that are cut, peeled, or cooked should be refrigerated as soon as possible, within two hours, according to the CDC. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 13 July 2026

During his winter drives up Interstate 80 toward Lake Tahoe, Sean Bigley keeps his eyes peeled. — Corey Schmidt july 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Four minutes up the road, keep your eyes peeled for the turnoff to Clay Cliffs Natural Area. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026

Though the nondescript entrance is easy to miss, keep your eyes peeled for Gallery 1. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Keep your eyes peeled for bobcats, foxes, gopher tortoises, pileated woodpeckers, and bald eagles. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Each layer can be peeled away like the skins of an onion until the middle is reached. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

One study found that people who handled or peeled various fruits and did not wash their hands had significantly higher blood glucose (blood sugar) readings. — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026

Phrases Containing peeled

• keep one's eyes peeled (for)