sealskin

American  

[seel-skin] / ˈsilˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of a seal.

2. the skin or fur of the fur seal when prepared for making garments or leather items.

3. a garment or article made of this fur.

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adjective

1. made of sealskin.

   a sealskin purse.

sealskin British  

/ ˈsiːlˌskɪn /

noun

1. 1. the skin or pelt of a fur seal, esp when dressed with the outer hair removed and the underfur dyed dark brown

   2. ( as modifier )

      a sealskin coat

2. a garment made of this skin

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Etymology

Origin of sealskin

First recorded in 1275–1325, sealskin is from the Middle English word seleskin. See seal ², skin

Example Sentences

"I communicate with Nuuk from this tablet," Mathiassen said, pulling off her sealskin mittens to turn on the device.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

He met with survivors inside a school, sat outside on a chair covered in sealskin and faced the Arctic Sea as he listened to throat singers and watched drum dancers.

From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2022

Skiing uphill is called “skinning” because the original climbing skins, which are affixed to skis’ bases and allow skis to glide forward but not backward, were made from sealskin.

From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2019

“I always think its so important to get sealskin out there,” she said.

From The Guardian • May 11, 2017

I took inner and outer deerskin pants, two sealskin blouses, a pair of mukluks and a pair of softer boots to wear under them, a pair of gloves and a pair of mittens.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell