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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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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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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

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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
Its water-based, Jell-O-ish texture instantly melts into the skin to build a glass skin-like glow over time. — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025 Since bringing Briton into their care on January 14, the Richmond SPCA veterinary staff treated his skin by removing masses and consulting specialists about his disc disease. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Verb
The serum evens and firms skin to smooth wrinkles and roughness, leaving it with a gorgeous glow. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 For anyone under the impression that dogs are being skinned, perish the thought. — Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for skin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skin
  1. exterior
  2. pelt
  3. leather
  4. peel
  5. sting
  6. cream
  7. surface
  8. fur
Noun
  • Not to mention the color, durability, extra storage, and waterproof exterior were perfect!
    — Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The exterior of the machine just needs a wipedown with a damp cloth.
    — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of exterior
Noun
  • Arsenal’s Leno had just blocked from Christian Eriksen, but the ball was headed out to Moussa Sissoko who thwacked it full pelt from the edge of the box.
    — Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Soon, Siberian fur traders were trapping and harvesting pelts in the Aleutian Islands and around the island of Kodiak off Alaska’s southern coast.
    — Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of pelt
Noun
  • Smoke, tar, sandpaper and leather aromas, as well as blue and blackberries.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
  • While the white shiplap interior, floor-to-ceiling windows, and floating staircase create a contemporary feel, there’s also plenty of texture among the leather, wood and rattan furnishings to warm things up.
    — Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of leather
Verb
  • Dusty blue velvet benches were piled against walls with peeling paint.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Chicago Fire is peeling back another layer of the onion that is Lizzy Novak.
    — Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of peel
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  • Wheaton’s actions may have stung in particular because Vought has publicly defended the college in the past.
    — Emma Green, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Sandler and Farley, while both still incredibly popular with audiences, were eventually fired in 1995 by Michaels, who was stung by the criticism.
    — Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Definition of sting
Verb
  • Cold Brew Cappuccino tastes slightly sweet and slightly creamed.
    — Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Zinc oxide is a key ingredient in most infant diaper creams so its ultra gentle.
    — Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of cream
Noun
  • But the overwhelming sensation is one of gently sinking into the surface.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
  • State of play: Interstate 70 is getting a direct connection to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which means motorists will no longer have to detour onto surface streets and the scores of convenience stores, fast food joints and gas stations in Breezewood.
    — Ryan Deto, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of surface
Noun
  • The second suspect was wearing a black winter coat with tan fur on the hood and blue jeans.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Other target genes included MC1R (melanocortin 1 receptor), which regulates melanin production, in order to produce mice with golden hair rather than the usual dark fur and a variant associated with changes in body weight.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
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