sheepskin

noun

sheep·​skin ˈshēp-ˌskin How to pronounce sheepskin (audio)
1
a
: the skin of a sheep
also : leather prepared from it
b
c
: a garment made of or lined with sheepskin
2

Examples of sheepskin in a Sentence

a bag made of sheepskin jobs that don't require a sheepskin
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One vendor, Brenda Knight, was showing real sheepskin coats retailing for $4,000. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 Wayfair has a large sheepskin rug that also comes in a variety of colors and shapes. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025 The boots are lined with the brand’s signature sheepskin, which is soft and fluffy. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Suede or sheepskin jackets should only be brushed at home to remove loose dust and dirt. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sheepskin

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sheepskin was in the 13th century

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“Sheepskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheepskin. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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sheepskin

noun
sheep·​skin ˈshēp-ˌskin How to pronounce sheepskin (audio)
1
: the skin of a sheep or leather made from it
2
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