Thesaurus results for PIGSKIN

pigskin

noun

Definition of pigskin

as in sheepskin

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Recent Examples of pigskin While the pigskin and gridiron are the main event, there's so much more to the world of college football. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Our state is a pigskin peninsula that has spent generations producing quarterback legends. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for pigskin

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Noun

The alpine lodge features just four private timber and stone-hewn chalets, all kitted out with sheepskin carpets and possum fur-throws.

— Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The boots feature a plush wool-blend lining, a water-repellent sheepskin upper, and an outsole designed for better traction, durability, and comfort.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sheepskin

Noun

The product that won is his Nexus drawstring handbag made of Premium Vachetta leather, goatskin leather and suede, featuring intricate, sculptural weaving.

— Madison Collins, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
The goatskin leather is machine-washable and will not dry out or shrink.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of goatskin

Noun

As a new baseball season gets underway, here’s hoping that the owners’ memories are jolted by the smell of Cracker Jack® and horsehide.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Garvey, the former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres first baseman and National League most valuable player in 1974, has played the baseball card to the hilt, even passing out autographed horsehides at many campaign stops.

— Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024

Definition of horsehide

Noun

Pieces spotlighted in the campaign imagery include the Starlet, Gucci duffel and GG Marmont bags, along with the Paparazzo in supple suede calfskin.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
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

Definition of calfskin

Noun

Set the scene Set right on Seven Mile Beach, the sprawling Ritz-Carlton property is a playground for global jetsetters, families with older kids, and even celebrated chefs during the hotel’s annual Cayman Cookout.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
In it, a young kid traverses New Orleans to fish, goes door to door selling his game, and learns how to drive, among other things.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

Cue designs that turn the alligator into articulated geometries that rest against the collarbone, dangle from earlobes or curl around fingers and wrists.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
The Southport Police Department called in Officer Katie Ward of Animal Protective Services to catch the alligator and haul it to a wilderness area.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of alligator

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

Two years later, Lula picks him up, hands him his snakeskin jacket, and takes him to see the thrash metal band Powermad.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Slinging a snakeskin print side bag over one shoulder, Lou posed with fellow nepo babies Jaden Smith and Paris Jackson at the event.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of snakeskin

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