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

Vacheron has also paired each new timepiece with a nubuck calfskin leather strap. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026

Pieces spotlighted in the campaign imagery include the Starlet, Gucci duffel and GG Marmont bags, along with the Paparazzo in supple suede calfskin. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

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

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