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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Available online as of today, Kani’s capsule with Culture Creators includes sheepskin leather jackets, oversize hoodies, wool-cotton blend beanies and other items. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 Deckers Outdoor, the company behind Uggs sheepskin boots, is also oversold. Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 Lined with Ugg’s renowned soft sheepskin, these boots are ideal for fall and winter temperatures and provide excellent insulation. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 One vendor, Brenda Knight, was showing real sheepskin coats retailing for $4,000. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Feb. 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 13 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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