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

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

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

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