sheepskin

noun

sheep·​skin ˈshēp-ˌskin 

1

a

: the skin of a sheep

also : leather prepared from it

b

: parchment

c

: a garment made of or lined with sheepskin

2

: diploma

Examples of sheepskin in a Sentence

a bag made of sheepskin

jobs that don't require a sheepskin

Recent Examples on the Web

Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2026

The new policy doesn’t cover taxidermy or byproduct materials such as leather, sheepskin, wool or mohair. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 6 Apr. 2026

Its Scandinavian design was masterminded by a Swiss architect, and while the angles may be precise and dramatic, the furnishings are unabashedly hygge, with sheepskins, soft throws, and wood-burning fireplaces throughout to fend off the coastal damp. —Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026

Instead of masking smells with fragrance sprays, which can stain or stiffen sheepskin, all of our experts suggested using baking soda and cornstarch for removing odors. —Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for sheepskin

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin

Kids Definition

sheepskin

noun

sheep·​skin ˈshēp-ˌskin 

1

: the skin of a sheep or leather made from it

2

: diploma