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

Knitwear includes cardigans with visible seams and double layered pieces made from wool, merino wool and a wool/cashmere blend. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Grab this merino wool-blend long-sleeve or this comfy ribbed fitted top to wear solo or layered through fall and winter. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Some merino wool options can last a year or longer when worn approximately once a week. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

While the fabric includes merino wool, the short sleeves keep it from getting too hot to wear through the end of summer. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 22 Aug. 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