shearling

noun

shear·​ling ˈshir-liŋ How to pronounce shearling (audio)
: skin from a recently sheared sheep or lamb that has been tanned and dressed with the wool left on

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The headboard is arched on top with sheltered sides for an extra touch of elegance—and the shearling fabric adds extra coziness alongside any kind of throw blanket, duvet, or comforter. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025 Anya Taylor-Joy, February 2025 Raymond Hall The shearling blazer feels like a more wearable evolution of the more extreme bathrobe trend that gripped celebrities from Rihanna to Angelina Jolie. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 May 2025 Minimalist but expertly curated, details include a concrete spiral staircase in the spa, curved banquettes for dinner tables, a brand new wine cellar made to feel like a wine cave, and fire pits on the stone terrace surrounded by deep outdoor sofas dotted with shearling blankets. Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 The ubiquity of fur-like shearling continued in Milan and appeared on almost every runway, from Prada to Gucci to Fendi to Etro. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shearling

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shearling was in the 14th century

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“Shearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shearling. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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