shearling

noun

shear·​ling ˈshir-liŋ How to pronounce shearling (audio)
: skin from a recently sheared sheep or lamb that has been tanned and dressed with the wool left on

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Complete the look by layering up in JW Anderson’s snuggly shearling leather jacket–February’s freezing temperatures are still very much a thing. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025 Related Articles The McQueen look featured a coat with an exaggerated padded collar in natural shearling and a miniskirt in honey suede. Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 The blanket’s fabric is flannel on one side and faux shearling on the other, a combination that many reviewers say feels soft and cozy. Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025 The slipper features the signature Ugg boot design with a leather upper and genuine shearling/wool lining. Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for shearling 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shearling was in the 14th century

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“Shearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shearling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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