lambskin

noun

lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin How to pronounce lambskin (audio)
: a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or the leather made from either
specifically : such a skin dressed with the wool on and used especially for winter clothing

Examples of lambskin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The No Hard Feelings star accessorized her look with Dior's extra-pricey Lady D-Joy bag in black lambskin — available for $4,900 — along with a black belt worn over her coat, a pair of oversize sunglasses and a black headband in her hair. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Made from Italian lambskin, the timeless shoes are made to mold to your feet for ultimate comfort. Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023 Saint Laurent Cropped Leather Jacket in lambskin; $7,000 (nearly sold out), at farfetch.com This story first appeared in the April 10 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Apr. 2024 Williams was later seen carrying one such bag, crafted from crocodile leather and lined with lambskin—instead of the coated canvas toted around by scads of globe-trotters—in the wild. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2023 Beyond the buttery-smooth lambskin shells with tech-friendly fingertips on the thumbs and index fingers, these gloves have incredibly soft cashmere linings. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024 Meanwhile, statement dressers will be intrigued by the casual lab-coat spirit of Maison Margiela’s white-denim sheath and the showstopping, buttery-soft power of Loewe’s pleated lambskin model (pictured). Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2023 Offered in four sophisticated colors — oak, burgundy, olive and black — this handbag with a zestful silhouette and buttery lambskin design is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The Editors, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023 The bag is 2 pounds with nappa lambskin lining, according to Highsnobiety. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Lambskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lambskin. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

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lambskin

noun
lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin How to pronounce lambskin (audio)
: a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or leather made from either

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