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Definition skin in American English

skin noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/skɪn/
1

the outer layer of a person's or animal's body

Example

She has beautiful soft skin.

Example

A dog's skin is covered with fur.

Example

Most snakes shed their skin several times a year.

Example

I have fair skin that burns very easily.

Example

I got sunburnt and now my skin is peeling.

Example

a lotion specially designed for oily skin

Synonyms and related words
beauty mark beauty spot birthmark
1.1

the outer layer cut from an animal's body, used for making clothing and decorations

Example

Some hunters decorate their homes with the skins of the animals they've killed.

Example

a leopard skin rug

Synonyms and related words
armor armour beard
1.2

relating to or affecting your skin

Example

skin color

Example

a skin disease

Example

skin cancer

Synonyms and related words
beauty mark beauty spot birthmark
2

the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Banana skins are yellow.

Example

Either wash your fruit or peel off its skin before you eat it.

Synonyms and related words
bruising core dextrose cob eye flesh
2.1

the thin outer layer of a sausage

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer
2.2

a thin layer that forms on top of a liquid such as milk or soup when it becomes cold after being hot

Example

Cover the custard to prevent a skin forming as it cools.

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer
3

the outer layer of something, for example an airplane or boat

Synonyms and related words
surface cover layer
Definition skin in American English

Related Words

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