English · Body & Health
skin
/skɪn/
[/skɪn/]
body's outer covering
Beginnernoun
Definition
The thin layer of tissue that covers the whole outside of the body.
Example
Too much time in the sun left his skin red and tender by the end of the day.
Too much time in the sun left his skin red and tender by the end of the day.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'skinn', meaning hide or pelt.
How & Where It’s Used
'Get under your skin' means to irritate or fascinate you.