Synonyms for peeling
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The act of removing the outer surface in strips.
Forms
- Plural
- peelings → sheddings, desquamations, skins…
Example sentences
- shedding I cannot read this book without shedding tears.
- skin Her skin is coarse from years of working outdoors.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| peeling | rising | |
| shedding | rising | |
| desquamation | steady | |
| skin | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- skin1
- 8 letters
- shedding2
- 12 letters
- desquamation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (shedding2 = 2 syllables).