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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Mainly, that shearling coat, which has since become a sartorial touchpoint for the film’s iconography (brought to life by costume designer Betsy Heimann). Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025 Known for their durable construction and soft interiors, these slippers feature suede and the cozy shearling lining UGG is famous for. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025 Prada, and her co-creative director Raf Simons, made special note of their use of shearling. Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025 Ugg Exposed Seam Suede Gloves For those who love the feeling of Ugg’s fuzzy shearling lining in shoes or slippers, imagine how that material would feel in glove form around your hands? Nicol Natale, People.com, 21 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 2 Feb. 2025.

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