shearling

American  

[sheer-ling] / ˈʃɪər lɪŋ /

noun

1. Chiefly British. a yearling sheep that has been shorn once.

2. short wool pulled from such a sheep.

3. the skin from a recently shorn sheep or lamb, tanned with the wool still on it.

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shearling British  

/ ˈʃɪəlɪŋ /

noun

1. a young sheep after its first shearing

2. the skin of such an animal

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Etymology

Origin of shearling

First recorded in 1350–1400, shearling is from the Middle English word scherling. See shear, -ling ¹

Example Sentences

Taylor was rocking a thrilling, multicolored shearling coat — look 57 from the most recent Fall/Winter 2026 Chanel ready-to-wear collection.

From Los Angeles Times

His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.

From BBC

Embrace those same fuzzy feelings, but in a grown-up style, with Burberry’s shearling scarf in a deep ruby red perfect for fall.

From Los Angeles Times

“Hoodies have been swapped for shearling coats, gold chains and a $900,000 Greubel Forsey watch,” writes Murphy.

From Salon

The Ann Demeulemeester Black Livia Collar is a soft armor, supple and tough as the shearling and lambskin that forms it.

From Los Angeles Times