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Skin: Definition, Examples, and Common Uses (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：outer body covering (skin)

skin 🔊

/skɪn/

n., v.

the natural outer layer that covers a person's or animal's body.

outer body covering 🔊

➕

/ˈaʊtər ˈbɒdi ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

n., v.

The natural outer layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or animal, protecting internal organs and regulating temperature.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old Norse 'skinn' meaning 'hide' or 'pelt', related to Old English 'scinn' and Proto-Germanic '*skinthō'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think: 'S' for 'surface', 'kin' as 'family' – your skin is the surface that connects you to your body's family of cells.

📖 Example

After swimming in the ocean all summer, her has a healthy golden tan. 🔊 After swimming in the ocean all summer, she has a healthy golden tan.

🔗 Collocations

skin care – The practice of maintaining and improving the condition of the outer body covering.

sensitive skin – A type of outer body covering that reacts easily to irritants or allergens.

skin infection – An invasion of microorganisms in the outer body covering causing inflammation or disease.

🔄 Synonyms

hide (n.) – The thick outer covering of an animal, especially a large mammal, often used for leather.

dermis (n.) – The inner layer of the skin beneath the epidermis, containing blood vessels and nerves.

integument (n.) – A natural outer covering or layer, such as skin, shell, or rind.

🚫 Antonyms

core (n.) – The central or innermost part of something, opposite of the outer covering.

interior (n.) – The inside part of something, as opposed to the outer surface.

🌱 Derivatives

skinny (adj.) – Very thin, having little fat under the skin.

skincare (n.) – Products or routines for maintaining healthy skin.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'skin' traces back to Old Norse 'skinn', used by Vikings for animal hides. In modern English, 'skin' is common in idioms like 'by the skin of one's teeth' (barely escaping), first recorded in the 16th century.

Meaning 2：thin outer layer of fruit or vegetable (skin)

skin 🔊

/skɪn/

n., v.

the thin outer layer on some fruits, vegetables, or objects.

thin outer layer of fruit or vegetable 🔊

➕

/θɪn ˈaʊtər ˈleɪər əv fruːt ɔːr ˈvedʒtəbəl/

n., v.

The thin protective outer covering of certain fruits, vegetables, or objects, which can often be peeled or removed.

📁 Category：Botany Research 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The skin of an apple contains a lot of fiber, so I often eat it without peeling. 🔊 The skin of an apple contains a lot of fiber, so I often eat it without peeling.

🔗 Collocations

apple skin – The thin outer covering of an apple, edible and rich in nutrients.

potato skin – The outer layer of a potato, often eaten when baked or fried.

banana skin – The yellow or green peel covering a banana fruit.

🔄 Synonyms

peel (n.) – The outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, usually removed before eating, such as an orange peel.

rind (n.) – A tough outer layer, especially of citrus fruits or cheese.

husk (n.) – The dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds, like corn husk.

🚫 Antonyms

flesh (n.) – The soft inner part of a fruit or vegetable, opposite of the skin.

pulp (n.) – The soft, juicy inner part of a fruit, as opposed to the skin.

🌱 Derivatives

skinless (adj.) – Having the outer layer removed, e.g., skinless chicken breast.