shearling

noun

shear·​ling ˈshir-liŋ How to pronounce shearling (audio)
: skin from a recently sheared sheep or lamb that has been tanned and dressed with the wool left on

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The exteriors are made from a beautiful suede in the perfect muted green, and the interiors are lined with the shearling material that Ugg has become so well-known for. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025 Simone Rocha’s sculptural pillow bags and puffed pieces perfectly captured that mix of fragility and strength that defines her vision, while Gucci’s tiger-print shearling jacket delivered pure statement energy with its audacious attitude. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 The first collection utilizes sculptural wool, technical waterproof gabardine, plush shearling and animal-free fur. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025 The best puffer jackets with trim Be it by way of fluffy trim on a down hoodie or an extra-soft lining, fur and shearling elements make our favorite outerwear extra-toasty. Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shearling

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Shearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shearling. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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