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

Opt for a merino wool long sleeve or a cashmere HEATTECH T-shirt for a warm layer. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Staying cool doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style, and this merino wool dress is naturally temperature-regulating and has a breezy cap-sleeve silhouette that moves with you. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

For cold weather, cashmere or merino wool are ideal, while linen, viscose, and modal are best for keeping cool and elegant in warmer climates. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Made from 100 percent Super 110’s merino wool, the travel fabric allows for contemporary mobility. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

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