lambskin

noun

lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin 

: 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

On the Paris runway, the look originally appeared with Dior’s black-and-white Médaillon loafers – a square-toed, two-tone lambskin style marked with a rounded gold emblem at the vamp. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 Feb. 2026

There are wool blankets draped atop cow print chairs, lambskin hides on the bar stools and a casual Dom Perignon on the menu. —Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026

But the unexpected standouts were her black lambskin and brown suede boots from Loewe, which feature respectable 3.5 inch heels and a single metallic ankle chain. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2026

Made of pebbled leather and lambskin trim, the chic bag is durable, which helps keep its exaggerated U-shape. —Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lambskin

noun

lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin 

: a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or leather made from either