merino

noun

me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 

plural merinos

1

: any of a breed of fine-wooled white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality

2

: a soft wool or wool and cotton clothing fabric resembling cashmere

3

: a fine wool and cotton yarn used for hosiery and knitwear

merino adjective

Examples of merino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This oversized merino wool blanket style from Wooly Mammoth instantly upgrades any outdoor setup. —Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025

Working with wool The Woolmark Company recommends merino wool ranging from 17.5 microns to around 22 microns for denim, with 19.5 microns being the most common. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2025

It’s crafted from cotton and merino wool and has a solid weight. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025

The Best Black Friday Deals on Outdoor Gear Gear up for next year with these great deals on tents, packs, sleeping bags, and merino wool. —Adrienne So, Wired News, 30 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for merino

• amino
• carlino
• casino
• imino
• ladino
• latino
• neutrino
• argentino
• campesino
• cappuccino
• diamino
• filipino

Kids Definition

merino

noun

me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-nō 

plural merinos

1

: any of a breed of sheep that produce a heavy fleece of fine white wool

2

: a fine soft wool or wool and cotton fabric resembling cashmere

3

: a fine wool and cotton yarn

merino adjective