What does “skin” mean?
- 1
nounthe outer layer that covers the body of a person or animal
This cream is good for dry skin.
- 2
nounthe outer layer of some fruits and vegetables
Don’t throw away the potato skins.
Skin at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /skɪn/ · SKIN
How to use “skin” correctly
For fruits like bananas and oranges, “peel” is also common.
Common phrases with “skin”
- dry skin
- skin care
- skin color
Idioms with “skin”
- By the skin of your teeth: Only just, by a very small margin.
- Skin in the game: A personal risk or investment in something, so you gain or lose depending on the result.
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