skin

noun
UK: /skɪn/
US: /skɪn/

  1. The outer layer of the body of a human or animal.

    1. My skin feels dry in the winter, so I use lotion every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor examined the rash on her skin to determine the cause of the irritation. [ ] [ ]

  2. The hide of an animal, used for leather or fur.

    1. This jacket is made of real animal skin and is very warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. Early humans used animal skin for clothing and shelter against the elements. [ ] [ ]

  3. The outer layer or covering of a fruit or vegetable.

    1. I usually eat the skin of the apple because it contains vitamins. [ ] [ ]
    2. She peeled the skin off the potatoes before boiling them for the salad. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hide integument peel
skin verb

  1. To remove the skin from a fruit, vegetable, or animal.

    1. First, you need to skin the rabbit before you cook it for dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. He carefully skinned the fish, making sure not to damage the delicate flesh. [ ] [ ]

  2. To injure (someone) by scraping their skin.

    1. I fell off my bike and skinned my knee really badly on the pavement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The child skinned his elbow while playing in the playground, requiring a bandage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "skin" in English means: The outer layer of the body of a human or animal., The hide of an animal, used for leather or fur., The outer layer or covering of a fruit or vegetable..

The phonetic transcription of "skin" is /skɪn/ in British English and /skɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "skin": hide, integument, peel.

Example usage of "skin": "My skin feels dry in the winter, so I use lotion every day.". More examples on the page.