Pronunciation: /pil ɒf/

Definitions of peel off

noun A thin outer covering or layer that can be removed from a surface

Example Sentences

A1 I found a peel off mask in the beauty store.

A2 She loves to use peel off stickers in her art projects.

B1 The peel off label on the package was easy to remove.

B2 The peel off wallpaper was a great solution for quick room updates.

C1 The peel off backing on the new phone screen protector was very satisfying to remove.

C2 The peel off feature of the new car paint protection film made it easy to apply without any bubbles.

verb To remove a thin outer covering or layer from a surface

Example Sentences

A1 I peel off the sticker from the apple before eating it.

A2 She peeled off the old wallpaper to reveal the bare walls underneath.

B1 The sunburn on my skin is starting to peel off.

B2 The detective peeled off the layers of lies to uncover the truth.

C1 The artist carefully peeled off the masking tape to reveal the intricate design underneath.

C2 The scientist used a special technique to peel off the top layer of the skin to study its composition.

Examples of peel off in a Sentence

formal The label on the bottle was starting to peel off.

informal I hate when stickers peel off and leave sticky residue.

slang I tried to peel off the band-aid but it hurt too much.

figurative She tried to peel off the layers of his tough exterior to reveal his true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of peel off

past tense

peeled off

plural

peel off

comparative

more peel off

superlative

most peel off

present tense

peel off

future tense

will peel off

perfect tense

have peeled off

continuous tense

is peeling off

singular

peel off

positive degree

peel off

infinitive

to peel off

gerund

peeling off

participle

peeling off

Origin and Evolution of peel off

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'peel off' originated from the Middle English word 'pelen' which means to remove or strip away.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of removing the skin or outer layer of something, 'peel off' has evolved to also mean the act of separating or coming off in thin pieces, such as with stickers or paint.