merino

noun

me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-(ˌ)nō 

plural merinos

1

: any of a breed of fine-wooled white sheep originating in Spain and producing a heavy fleece of exceptional quality

2

: a soft wool or wool and cotton clothing fabric resembling cashmere

3

: a fine wool and cotton yarn used for hosiery and knitwear

merino adjective

Examples of merino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider packing thermal touchscreen gloves, a cozy merino wool neck gaiter, and a reliable insulated bottle like the Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Water Bottle or Owala FreeSip. —Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

Crafted partially out of merino wool and featuring an attractive V topline on the upper, the shoe will keep you comfy on your feet all day long with its contoured insole and impressive arch support. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025

It’s made of warm merino wool and has a semi-cropped fit that falls to the top of the hips. —Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025

Fjällräven blends soft merino wool with recycled polyester to create a fabric that’s temperature-regulating, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying. —Joe Jackson, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for merino

• amino
• carlino
• casino
• imino
• ladino
• latino
• neutrino
• argentino
• campesino
• cappuccino
• diamino
• filipino

Kids Definition

merino

noun

me·​ri·​no mə-ˈrē-nō 

plural merinos

1

: any of a breed of sheep that produce a heavy fleece of fine white wool

2

: a fine soft wool or wool and cotton fabric resembling cashmere

3

: a fine wool and cotton yarn

merino adjective