calfskin

noun

calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin 

ˈkäf-

also ˈkāf-

: leather made of the skin of a calf

Examples of calfskin in a Sentence

Her boots are made of calfskin.

Recent Examples on the Web

The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Accessories include structured metal clutches, zebra-print bags and sneakers, calfskin boots and pieces incorporating dragonfly hardware. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Not only do the two bags look nearly identical, but they are both made of soft calfskin. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

calfskin

noun

calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin 

ˈkȧf-

: leather made from the skin of a calf