sheepskin

noun

Definition of sheepskinnext
as in lambskin

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Recent Examples of sheepskin They’re also made with 100 percent sheepskin and have a rubber outsole for peak traction — two makings of a quality shoe. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 This isn’t Nolan’s first encounter with the trendy sheepskin shoes. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026 This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026 The Petite Malle, inspired by the traditional Louis Vuitton trunk, down to the sheepskin lining. — Alina Cho, CBS News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheepskin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheepskin
  1. lambskin
  2. deerskin
  3. calfskin
  4. goatskin
  5. pigskin
  6. seal
  7. chamois
  8. cowhide
Noun
  • The striking silhouette featured angular knife-like toes that gave way to plush, polished lambskin leather uppers and winding lace-up closures that were reminiscent of corset detailing.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of lambskin
Noun
  • Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of deerskin
Noun
  • The flats are made in Repetto’s workshops in France and are crafted from fine calfskin leather.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Isaia cashmere scarf, $750; Dior silk tie, $300; Ferragamo calfskin oxfords, $1,590; Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 18-karat pink gold, $27,000; Il Bisonte leather card case, $140; Stefano Ricci crocodile belt, $2,800.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • The goatskin leather is machine-washable and will not dry out or shrink.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of goatskin
Noun
  • Cornstarch and pigskin have absolutely nothing in common, at least on the surface.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • He’s been pulled back by trainers with two hands, with wide eyes fixed on the pigskin in front of him.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pigskin
Noun
  • The seal is awarded to universities that build momentum on campus for continuous improvement in Latino student success by aligning data, practice and leadership.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Seryl began wrapping the untouched cookies up for me in napkins embossed with the ambassadorial seal.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Its roughly 3,500 acres are home to abundant wildlife like brown bears, grey wolves, chamois, and golden eagles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
Definition of chamois
Noun
  • Pony hair, crafted out of genuine cowhide, is a premium choice, not only because of its distinct aesthetic but also due to the excellence of the material’s quality.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In the living room, a cardboard chair by British designer Max Lamb faces a Le Corbusier Lc4 chaise chair by Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret for Cassina covered in a cowhide.
    — Gay Gassmann, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cowhide

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