Peeler

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːlər/

Definitions of peeler

noun a tool used for removing the skin or rind from fruits and vegetables

Example Sentences

A1 I use a peeler to remove the skin from potatoes.

A2 She bought a new vegetable peeler to make cooking easier.

B1 The peeler I bought is very sharp and works well on carrots.

B2 The chef demonstrated how to use a peeler to create decorative carrot ribbons.

C1 The high-quality peeler is made of stainless steel and is a must-have tool in the kitchen.

C2 After years of cooking, she has mastered the art of using a peeler with precision and speed.

Examples of peeler in a Sentence

formal The chef used a sharp peeler to carefully remove the skin from the potatoes.

informal Can you pass me the potato peeler so I can start prepping dinner?

slang I love my new veggie peeler - it makes kitchen tasks so much easier!

figurative She was like a peeler, slowly revealing the truth behind the mystery.

Grammatical Forms of peeler

• past tense: peeled
• plural: peelers
• comparative: more peeler
• superlative: most peeler
• present tense: peels
• future tense: will peel
• perfect tense: has peeled
• continuous tense: is peeling
• singular: peeler
• positive degree: peeler
• infinitive: to peel
• gerund: peeling
• participle: peeled

Origin and Evolution of peeler

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'peeler' originated from the practice of peeling fruits or vegetables to remove their outer skin or rind.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'peeler' evolved to also refer to a device used for peeling fruits and vegetables, as well as a slang term for a police officer in the UK, particularly in reference to the Metropolitan Police Service established in 1829.