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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
The first is Candida auris, a fungus that can cause anything from mild skin infections to severe, and potentially life-threatening, bloodstream infections. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Curology x Dove Cameron, developed with Whitney Tolpinrud, chief dermatologist at Curology, is designed to address universal skin needs, such as hydration and dryness — both of which Cameron has experienced. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
If hunting or skinning animals, use gloves, and cook game meat thoroughly before eating. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 If hunting, trapping or skinning animals, use gloves when handling animals and cook game meat thoroughly before eating, according to the CDC. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Aug. 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
  • Beneath that Taylor Swift-loving exterior, there must be a Bin Laden fighting to get out.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As head-turning as the concept’s exterior may be, its interior is where Sühlmann was best able to wed the brand’s past with its future.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of exterior
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  • The couple was involved in transactions that saw American black bear gallbladders and cougar bones being smuggled into Vietnam, as well as black and white rhinoceros horns, lion teeth and a tiger pelt being illegally imported to Oregon.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Though domestic farms peaked about a decade ago, selling luxury pelts that often ended up in China, foreign farms have sprung up, threatening the business.
    — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pelt
Noun
  • Even the sundowner snacks packed in leather coolers for game drives are extravagant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The sun sets, the mosquitoes come out, and Hollywell serves Betty her kibble dinner in a giant glass mixing bowl before sliding a black leather vest over his band tee.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of leather
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  • Continue reading … CROSSING THE AISLE — Manchin delivers stinging rebuke to Schumer with surprise Senate campaign stop.
    — , FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • All of a sudden, Bass was a staggering champion lunging at a revived Raman, who swung and stung and ducked the way only a hungry up-and-comer can.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • Tiny, meltingly tender lady peas, creamed and seasoned with tomato and Jimmy Nardellos.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Pair it with taupe, mushroom, or cream for contrast that never feels harsh.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • The approval could move nuclear power’s biggest challenge out of temporary surface tanks and seal it thousands of feet underground forever.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In the aerodynamic phenomenon known as ground effect, proximity to that surface squeezes air beneath a craft’s wings to reduce drag and boost lift, with far less propulsive power required than for high-altitude flight.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of surface
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  • The Senate will soon weigh in on the latest Farm Bill, which now seeks to expand market opportunities for mink farmers by undoing a prohibition in federal law on subsidizing the fur trade.
    — Nat Lash, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Universal Standard’s holiday collection features eight styles, spanning tailoring, fluid cupro, vegan leather and faux fur.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of fur
Noun
  • With your favorite pair of jeans and a wool scarf coat, these boots are ready to pound the pavement.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Morton kosher salt in a large resealable plastic bag, seal, and shake to coat cereal.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
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“Skin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skin. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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