sheepskin
Americannoun
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the skin of a sheep, especially such a skin dressed with the wool on, as for a garment.
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leather, parchment, or the like, made from the skin of sheep.
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Informal. a diploma.
adjective
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made from the skin of a sheep.
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(of a garment) lined with the skin of a sheep dressed with the wool on.
noun
Etymology
Origin of sheepskin
First recorded in 1150–1200, sheepskin is from the Middle English word shepskinn. See sheep, skin
Example Sentences
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The move lower came even though Deckers, the brand behind Hoka running shoes and Ugg sheepskin boots, beat Wall Street’s earnings and revenue targets for the quarter ended Sept. 30.
From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025
He also had custom sheepskin chair covers for the front and back.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024
“I have a sheepskin coat, a hat with earflaps; I should get felt boots soon, and I have grown a beard during the 20-day transit,” he said.
From New York Times • Dec. 26, 2023
A vast ocean of stars glitters in the night sky over traditional sheepskin tents in remote Mongolia.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023
The little otak would not ride on his shoulder, but hid in the pocket of his sheepskin tunic, under his cloak, as was its wont in cold weather.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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