Word
peeled
US/ˈpiɫd/
UK/pˈiːld/
Definition
adj. having the outer skin or layer removed.
adj. describes an object, typically a fruit or vegetable, from which the outer skin or rind has been removed. Often functions as a participial adjective in both attributive and predicative positions.
Examples
“She put the peeled potatoes into the pot of water.”
“The recipe requires three large, peeled apples before you begin slicing them for the pie.”
“The artist focused on the texture of the peeled orange, capturing the contrast between the rough outer zest and the soft, white pith underneath.”
Examples
simple
“She put the peeled potatoes into the pot of water.”
contextual
“The recipe requires three large, peeled apples before you begin slicing them for the pie.”
complex
“The artist focused on the texture of the peeled orange, capturing the contrast between the rough outer zest and the soft, white pith underneath.”
Usage
Often appears after linking verbs like 'remain' or 'stay' in the idiomatic expression 'keep your eyes peeled'.
Pitfall
a peel potato
a peeled potato
When used to describe the state of the noun, the past participle form 'peeled' must be used instead of the base verb.
Etymology
From peel (verb) + -ed (suffix forming past tenses).
From peel (noun) + -ed (“having”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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