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

Perch yourself at the white marble bar, where the bar stools are padded with sheepskin, and let the flickering candlelight, open kitchen, fun soundtrack and fresh flowers envelop you for the dining experience to come. —Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024

The caramel leather color is timeless, and the sheepskin cuff elevates the look even more. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024

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