A2noun 1K

Skin

🇬🇧 UK /["/skɪn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/skɪn/"]/

Meaning of Skin

the layer of tissue that covers the body

In simple words: The outer layer of your body.

Skin in a sentence

• Her skin glowed in the sunlight, making her look radiant.
• I have sensitive skin that reacts to some soaps.
• He removed the skin from the apple before eating it.
• The skin on his hands was rough from years of labor.
• The doctor examined the patient's skin for any signs of infection.

How to use Skin

Used to refer to the human body or animals. In formal contexts, it may refer to conditions or qualities of skin (e.g. skin care, skin tone). Avoid informal applications that may seem derogatory, such as when using it in slang.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'skin' suit that wraps around you, protecting what’s underneath.

Related words

Collocations with Skin

• beautiful
• clear
• fine
• break
• burn
• damage
• glisten
• glow
• age
• allergy
• burns
• cancer
• against the/​your skin
• beneath the/​your skin
• on the/​your skin
• skin and bone
• skin and bones
• animal
• crocodile
• goat
• cure
• tan
• banana
• onion
• potato
• peel off
• remove

Synonyms for Skin

• derm
• epidermis
• hide
• covering
• surface

Opposites of Skin

• bone
• muscle

Common mistakes with Skin

• Confused with 'hide' when talking about animal skin.
• Using 'skinned' incorrectly (should be 'skin') as the noun in some contexts.
• Mixing up 'skin' with 'skincare' terms.

Frequently asked questions about Skin

What does Skin mean?

The outer layer of your body.

What is the definition of Skin?

the layer of tissue that covers the body

How do you use Skin in a sentence?

Her skin glowed in the sunlight, making her look radiant.

Can you give another example of Skin?

I have sensitive skin that reacts to some soaps.

What are synonyms for Skin?

Common alternatives include derm, epidermis, hide, covering, surface.

What is the opposite of Skin?

Opposite meanings include bone, muscle.

What words go with Skin?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, clear, fine, break, burn, damage, glisten, glow, age, allergy, burns, cancer, against the/​your skin, beneath the/​your skin, on the/​your skin, skin and bone, skin and bones, animal, crocodile, goat, cure, tan, banana, onion, potato, peel off, remove.

What are common mistakes when using Skin?

Confused with 'hide' when talking about animal skin. Using 'skinned' incorrectly (should be 'skin') as the noun in some contexts. Mixing up 'skin' with 'skincare' terms.

How do you pronounce Skin?

US: /["/skɪn/"]/, UK: /["/skɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Skin?

Used to refer to the human body or animals. In formal contexts, it may refer to conditions or qualities of skin (e.g. skin care, skin tone). Avoid informal applications that may seem derogatory, such as when using it in slang.

What CEFR level is Skin?

"Skin" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.