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noun

ˈskin How to pronounce skin (audio)
Definition of skinnext
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer space-age materials used on the skin of the aircraft

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2
as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value hats made from beaver skins were once fashionable

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3
as in leather
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use calfskin gloves

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skin

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verb

1
as in to peel
to remove the natural covering of I prefer not to skin potatoes before mashing them

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as in to sting
to rob by the use of trickery or threats got his revenge on the dirty swindler who had skinned him

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as in to cream
to defeat by a large margin we simply got skinned in the interoffice softball tournament

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Recent Examples of skin
Noun
Among the deadliest forms of skin cancer, melanoma starts in melanocytes, the cells that give the skin its color. — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 The bird comes on a paper plate, featuring a mix of white and dark meat with charred, crispy skin. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
From her home in Sedley, Virginia, Dot skinned, blanched, cooked, and packaged her signature nuts. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026 Onion skins to add nutrients to soil, either through compost heap or by placing scraps directly in the dirt. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for skin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
  1. exterior
  2. pelt
  3. leather
  4. sting
  5. cream
  6. surface
  7. fur
  8. coat
Noun
  • Additionally, the exterior of this cooker ran a little hot without any kind of plastic base or foot between it at the countertop.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In terms of construction, the exterior is envisioned in either fiberglass or aluminum.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • River otters were hunted by the thousands for their pelts in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to the Sacramento Zoo’s page about the animal.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After roughly 30 years, animal pelts can lose moisture and become brittle, meaning a coat that looks perfectly fine on the rack may begin to tear at stress points or shed once worn regularly.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pelt
Noun
  • Best Splurge At 7-feet tall, this bar cabinet is both elegant and dignified, pairing a walnut finish and forest green leather with brass hardware.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • High above the Hotel Bel-Air, inside a pale ​yellow pavilion, Lauren Sherman sits quietly and watches as models glide by in leather riding boots and silk scarves.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • Spray the nest from a distance to reduce the chances of being stung.
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
  • More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Combine the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and cream together on medium-high for 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
  • In either event, Potempa says to finish with an anti-frizz spray or cream for a smooth, day-to-night style.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots, was forced to roll out a second artificial surface after the World Cup because its first attempt didn’t pass an independent lab test as required by the NFL and NFLPA.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • There’s disagreement over how Democrats’ split between progressives and mainstream liberals may — or may not — surface in the calendar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • For her full ensemble, the God Is a Bullet star wore a plunging red evening gown with faux fur sleeves and strappy nude heels.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their big paws may have bits of fur growing between their toes, and their tails are long and bushy.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
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  • Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When former Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a victory speech after winning his north London seat in the 2024 General Election, he was flanked by someone in an Elmo costume and a man wearing a laboratory coat and a comically large hat.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
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