Noun the rough skin of a shark Choose makeup that matches your skin tone. These snakes shed their skins once a year. Native Americans had many uses for animal skins. His boots are made of alligator skin. Potato skin is very nutritious. Verb The hunter skinned the rabbit and prepared it for cooking. I skinned my knee when I fell. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Detroit Rose : Handcrafted everyday essentials ranging from skin care products to self-care items including candles. Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 17 Sep. 2022 She's noticed the costs of foundations, skin-care products, and beauty tools, in particular, rising. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 16 Sep. 2022 New formulas promise higher shine, longer wear, and skin care benefits—and BYREDO's new Liquid Lipstick Vinyl collection is no exception. Tiffany Dodson, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Sep. 2022 Cartwright, who owns a skin care company in Salt Lake City, said the shrinking of the lake is alarming.The Salt Lake Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 But the standout product is a makeup-meets-skin-care complexion balm, which differs from foundation both in name and application. Celia Ellenberg, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 Other things to avoid: mascara, waterproof eye makeup, oily skin care, and eye cream. Katheryn Erickson, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2022 An entrepreneur with her own skin-care line, Keys’ credits also include work as a film, TV and Broadway theater producer. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 The steps recommended by #ThatGirl creators—and followed by Ms. deGouville—included waking up an hour and a half before work to journal, drink a smoothie and go through a seven-step skin care routine. Maddie Ellis, WSJ, 27 Aug. 2022
Verb
As in many sports, the most important aspect of Nordic ski apparel is to properly layer it—sweat-wicking layers next to skin with a thin shell to buffer wind and minimal (if any) insulation in between. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 Bundles worked with the design team in selecting everything from clothing, to hair texture, to skin color. Alena Botros, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2022 This cream firms skin, evens tone, and also tackles texture in one step. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2022 Of course, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 From makeup to skin care to hair care and beyond, the beauty category on resale apps spans far and wide. Emily K. Schwartz, Allure, 14 Aug. 2022 There’s more than one way to skin a cat, this is a new script for defunding the police. Andrew Mark Miller, Fox News, 28 July 2022 Those looking to get rid of dark spots should consider the beloved Vinoperfect serum which boosts radiance and helps even skin tone. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 June 2022 That’s usually the first introduction that people have to skin care. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 July 2022
Adjective
Most of the sub-skin hardware comes from Fiat and English Ford parts bins. Arthur St. Antoine, Car and Driver, 25 Nov. 2020 Then there are the shocking statistics around breast cancer, which affects one in every eight women and is the most common non-skin cancer affecting women. Maria Aspan, Fortune, 30 June 2020 My colleague Emily Schultz went a few months after me and had a funky, skin contact wine. Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 24 June 2019 The main issue with temperature drops is skin dehydration or lack of water, says ZENii Skincare founder, GP, and cosmetic doctor Johanna Ward.refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2018 The all-in-one formula gently removes makeup, cleanses face, and leaves skin feeling soft—with no need to even rinse. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 July 2017 Using spatula and a pair of tongs, carefully turn each fillet so skin side is up. Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 30 Oct. 2017 Sun Protection F.A.B.'s Skin Tint offers SPF 30, and Glossier's Perfecting Skin Tint has none. Sable Yong, Allure, 18 July 2017 Skin imperfections are revealed to have names—papules, pustules, milia, cysts—and to respond to certain treatments. Jamie Lauren Keiles, The New Yorker, 6 June 2017 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old Norse skinn; akin to Old English scinn skin, Middle High German schint fruit peel
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)