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

This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining. —Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026

The boots are crafted with soft sheepskin, which naturally wicks away moisture. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

The Petite Malle, inspired by the traditional Louis Vuitton trunk, down to the sheepskin lining. —Alina Cho, CBS News, 17 May 2026

The decor with sheepskin rugs and arm lamps for reading lights is neither flashy nor overtly quirky, but simple and homey, as if it were designed by a tasteful Scandinavian grandmother who relocated to the wilds of Patagonia. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for sheepskin

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

Kids Definition

sheepskin

noun

sheep·​skin ˈshēp-ˌskin 

1

: the skin of a sheep or leather made from it

2

: diploma