English · Food & Drink
peeled
/piːld/
[/piːld/]
past tense of peel
Beginnerverb
Definition
The past tense of 'peel'. It describes having removed the outer skin from fruit or vegetables.
Example
She peeled an orange for her son.
She peeled an orange for her son.
Etymology
Past tense of 'peel', from Latin 'pilare'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in cooking; 'keep your eyes peeled' means stay alert.