sheepskin

noun

sheep·​skin ˈshēp-ˌskin 

1

a

: the skin of a sheep

also : leather prepared from it

b

: parchment

c

: a garment made of or lined with sheepskin

2

: diploma

Examples of sheepskin in a Sentence

a bag made of sheepskin

jobs that don't require a sheepskin

Recent Examples on the Web

There was a choice of leather, sheepskin, perforated and velour finishes. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024

This pair is made with real suede, leather, and sheepskin but is less expensive because of its faux fur lining. —Bridget Degnan, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

sheepskin

noun

sheep·​skin ˈshēp-ˌskin 

1

: the skin of a sheep or leather made from it

2

: diploma