goatskin

noun

goat·​skin ˈgōt-ˌskin How to pronounce goatskin (audio)
1
: the skin of a goat
2
: leather made from goatskin

Examples of goatskin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Note that the Superior Glove goatskin gloves only come in white, which will get dirty easily. Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024 Bound by award-winning artist Kate Holland, the stylish tome features a black goatskin cover that shows a 1950s map of the Big Apple. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 Layered on top are goatskin or sheepskin pelts secured at the waist by a wide leather belt from which a cowbell hangs. Susan Portnoy, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024 The celebration is characterized by colorful and elaborate costumes, vibrant music (featuring instruments like goatskin drums and cowbells) and spirited dancing. Melissa Noel, Essence, 18 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for goatskin 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goatskin was in the 15th century

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“Goatskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goatskin. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

goatskin

noun
goat·​skin -ˌskin How to pronounce goatskin (audio)
: the skin of a goat or a leather made from it

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