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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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One side is covered in a velvet-like flannel and the other is made of fuzzy faux shearling. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 And with the shearling slides in your cart, staying in is now more enticing than an office holiday party. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025 Birkenstock Arizona Narrow Suede & Shearling Sandal The iconic Birkenstock Arizona gets a cozy upgrade with plush genuine shearling lining on both the straps and the cork-latex footbed. Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 This Classic Ultra Mini silhouette is upgraded by mixed suede and genuine shearling details, resulting in a bootie that feels plush, supportive, and light all at once. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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