calfskin

noun

Definition of calfskinnext
as in lambskin

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Recent Examples of calfskin The first model emerged onto a sinuous runway in a nubuck coat paired with chiffon pants that fluttered in the breeze, revealing knee-high calfskin boots. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026 Not only do the two bags look nearly identical, but they are both made of soft calfskin. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 This is a classic game reimagined, with glossy resin tiles housed in a calfskin case that’s almost too beautiful to tuck away in your bag. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 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 See All Example Sentences for calfskin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calfskin
  1. lambskin
  2. goatskin
  3. sheepskin
  4. deerskin
  5. cowhide
  6. snakeskin
  7. pigskin
  8. crocodile
Noun
  • The finishing touch to Watts’ look, which arguably elevated her attire from simple quiet luxury styling to a contemporary alt vibe, was Celine’s lambskin leather jacket.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 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
  • The goatskin leather is machine-washable and will not dry out or shrink.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of goatskin
Noun
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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
  • The Cage felt like a useful spot to work out any resentments lingering in your psyche, all the old grievances dissipating with the clang of aluminum on cowhide.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
  • It is made with full-grain cowhide leather, has a lightweight latex bladder for elite performance and comes in three sizes.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cowhide
Noun
  • Also featured in the group is faux ostrich leather on the Air Jordan 14 Retro Low SP, faux snakeskin on the Air Jordan 15 Retro SP and faux stingray on the Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Clad in his go-to outfit of silk pajamas and snakeskin boots, Digger runs his empire from an estate that’s more mausoleum than mansion.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • Cornstarch and pigskin have absolutely nothing in common, at least on the surface.
    — Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • He’s been pulled back by trainers with two hands, with wide eyes fixed on the pigskin in front of him.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of pigskin
Noun
  • Isaia cashmere scarf, $750; Dior silk tie, $300; Ferragamo calfskin oxfords, $1,590; Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds in 18-karat pink gold, $27,000; Il Bisonte leather card case, $140; Stefano Ricci crocodile belt, $2,800.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • With a luxe crocodile-embossed suede upper and a slight heel that adds just enough height without weighing you down, these loafers deliver a high-end look—despite being considered orthopedic.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of crocodile

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“Calfskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calfskin. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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