lambskin

noun

lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin How to pronounce lambskin (audio)
Synonyms of lambskinnext
: 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

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Celine ballet high lace-up boot in lambskin, $1,700 The low profile on this Celine spring/summer 2026 boxing boot lands somewhere between a boxing shoe and a ballet flat. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for lambskin

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lambskin was in the 14th century

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“Lambskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lambskin. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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lambskin

noun
lamb·​skin ˈlam-ˌskin How to pronounce lambskin (audio)
: a lamb's skin or a small fine-grade sheepskin or leather made from either

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