cabretta

noun

Definition of cabrettanext
as in sheepskin

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Recent Examples of cabretta Enter TravisMathew’s Cuater Premier ($30) that’s made of flexible cabretta leather. — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 7 Nov. 2021 Score deals on Srixon's All Weather and Cabretta golf gloves, made with cabretta leather. — Fortune, 11 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cabretta
  1. sheepskin
  2. deerskin
  3. chamois
  4. goatskin
  5. lambskin
  6. calfskin
  7. pigskin
  8. alligator
Noun
  • This isn’t Nolan’s first encounter with the trendy sheepskin shoes.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
  • The crossover sandals are made from a smooth, soft-to-the-touch Italian sheepskin leather, while a cushioned OrthoLite footbed provides all-day comfort.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of deerskin
Noun
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
  • Takins are from the goat-antelope, or Caprinae, subfamily — which also includes sheep, goats, musk oxen, and chamois.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Definition of chamois
Noun
  • The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The first violins were strung with sheep intestines, while early timpanis bore heads made from goatskin.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of goatskin
Noun
  • The collection presented by creative director Michael Rider included a reinvention of Reebok‘s Freestyle sneaker, showcasing it in distressed lambskin leather in colorways included white, dark brown and black.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 June 2026
  • Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of lambskin
Noun
  • Made in Italy, these iconic slip-on loafers feature a soft calfskin upper with a classic penny bar mid-foot, and an embossed Tod’s monogram on the tongue.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • The Avenger Automatic 42 pairs a blue dial with a stainless-steel case and a blue calfskin leather strap accented with red stitching.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • College Football 27, EA Sports' latest edition of the popular pigskin video game series, was released last week to both massive fanfare and scathing critiques.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026
  • The Canadian Football League has been providing die-hard pigskin enthusiasts with an early fix for their football yearnings each summer for decades.
    — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of pigskin
Noun
  • The Katy, Texas, native has hunted everything from deer to alligator and posts pictures of his trophies on Instagram.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • However, the snout of an alligator is more blunt and u-shaped.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of alligator

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