paring — a thin piece or layer removed from something by cutting or peeling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin piece or layer removed from something by cutting or peeling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈperɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The chef's paring skills were so impressive that the apple skin came off in one perfect spiral.
- My mom turned paring potatoes into an art form - somehow I just make potato chunks.
- The company is paring its workforce to reduce expenses.
paring
NOUN[/ˈperɪŋ/]
a thin piece or layer removed from something by cutting or peeling
She carefully pared the apple, removing only the thin outer peel.
The chef kept paring the vegetables until every peel was removed perfectly. ("Pare it!" again and again until every peel is gone.)
After paring the apples, the chef finished preparing the pie before sharing it with everyone.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'parer' (to prepare, to trim), which comes from Latin 'parare' (to prepare). The meaning evolved from the general sense of 'trimming in preparation' to the specific modern sense of 'removing the outer skin or rind'.
Breakdown
pare (from French parer, Latin parare: to prepare, trim) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating the action or process of trimming away outer layers).
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📝Examples
“The chef's paring skills were so impressive that the apple skin came off in one perfect spiral.”
“My mom turned paring potatoes into an art form - somehow I just make potato chunks.”
“The company is paring its workforce to reduce expenses.”
“After paring his nails, he realized he'd basically given himself a manicure by accident.”
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