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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
Key Takeaways English cucumbers are wrapped in plastic to protect their thin, delicate skin during transit. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 In cold mode, the skin will vasocontrict the blood vessels under the eye area and provide a depuffing effect. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
The few survivors found work herding and skinning the cattle that had overrun their former hunting grounds. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 From her home in Sedley, Virginia, Dot skinned, blanched, cooked, and packaged her signature nuts. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 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
  • The interior is probably the biggest improvement without having the same visually jarring impact the exterior’s changes have.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Common use cases include aircraft fuselages, drone wings, train exteriors, commercial truck bodies, and architectural membranes.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exterior
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  • Despite the early date, the pelts were thick and lush with guard hairs reaching 11 inches.
    — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pelt
Noun
  • The highest-ticket item is a funnel-neck jacket in rich chocolate sheep leather that dissolves into black toward the waist (399€), which can be paired with a matching pencil skirt.
    — Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Versatile, timeless, and effortlessly stylish, the Italian leather loafers have a removable Ortholite insole and are designed with support in mind.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of leather
Verb
  • As a young Black woman, the betrayal stung as much as a rejection by any guy.
    — Sarah Jones, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The bugs, particularly ticks, ants, mosquitoes and stinging insects, are going to take full advantage thanks to warmer temperatures, according to the National Pest Management Associations (NPMA)'s biannual Bug Barometer®.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Thick slices of day-old brioche soak up a rich vanilla custard of eggs, milk, and cream before being pan-fried in butter until crisp and deep golden outside, while staying tender and custardy within.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Many bakers will appreciate the additional richness and performance of the butter without any challenges or compromise when creaming into sugar.
    — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Xenex LightStrike Infections acquired inside hospitals remain a serious problem, especially when harmful germs survive on surfaces after a patient leaves a room.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Autumn joy stonecrop propagates readily indoors or outdoors, both from stem cuttings and from leaf cuttings placed on the soil surface.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of surface
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  • Designed as a therapeutic companion, the robot resembles a baby seal and uses soft fur, gentle movements, and responsive sounds to create the calming presence of a living pet.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Anna had brown fur and was dressed up for the occasion with a pink and white flower and lace lei around her neck.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fur
Noun
  • Although the famous couple own homes across the country, from Tennessee to Rhode Island, Farlow says Samoyeds can generally be comfortable whatever the climate, although their coats may be heavier when living in the cold.
    — David Mack, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Przenioslo also built the collection’s colors around Felix, selecting turquoise, brown and beige glazes inspired by his eyes and tabby coat.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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