Search Dictionary
Definition of peeling

peeling

/ˈpiː.lɪŋ/
peel · ing
Plural:peelings
JUMP TO:

peeling Lexical Profile

peeling Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Coming off in strips, flakes, or layers from an underlying surface.

Example

"They spent the weekend scraping the peeling paint off the old wooden porch."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for peeling
Antonyms
View all antonyms for peeling

• noun

1

A strip or piece of the outer skin or rind removed from a fruit, vegetable, or other surface (usually used in the plural).

Example

"She gathered the potato peelings from the cutting board and added them to the compost bin."

2

The action or process of shedding or removing an outer layer, skin, or covering.

Example

"Applying soothing lotion after sun exposure helps minimize the peeling of sunburned skin."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for peeling

Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'peeling' (losing an outer layer or a strip of skin) with its homophone 'pealing' (ringing loudly, as of bells or laughter).

• Rhymes for peeling

• Nearby Words

peel river
peelable
peeler
peeling
peep
peepee
peepee falls

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peeling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peeling
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.