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

There’s no doubt your body will be feeling extra toasty and lush in the Classic Tall Boots, thanks to the sheepskin lining and insole that travels below the knee. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

Ugg Logo Embroidered Shearling Earmuffs Just like toasty warm Ugg boots and slippers, the earmuffs are lined with ultra-soft sheepskin shearling that provides a thick, protective layer between my ears and brisk winter air. —Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025

Suede or sheepskin jackets should only be brushed at home to remove loose dust and dirt. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025

Layer textiles of varying textures, like pillows or throws in bouclé, velvet, or chunky knit, and add a faux sheepskin rug. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025

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