sheepskin

noun

Definition of sheepskinnext
as in lambskin

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Recent Examples of sheepskin This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026 The Petite Malle, inspired by the traditional Louis Vuitton trunk, down to the sheepskin lining. — Alina Cho, CBS News, 17 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 Instead of masking smells with fragrance sprays, which can stain or stiffen sheepskin, all of our experts suggested using baking soda and cornstarch for removing odors. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sheepskin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheepskin
  1. lambskin
  2. deerskin
  3. calfskin
  4. goatskin
  5. pigskin
  6. seal
  7. chamois
  8. cowhide
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of calfskin
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
  • 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
  • The seal of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on a podium ahead of a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The truck driver was asleep inside the tractor-trailer when the suspects broke the seal on the vehicle and began removing the meat, according to Philadelphia police.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of seal
Noun
  • Its roughly 3,500 acres are home to abundant wildlife like brown bears, grey wolves, chamois, and golden eagles.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Each is applied with a specialized chamois (a type of leather) buffer, Maximova adds.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 5 June 2026
Definition of chamois
Noun
  • The scene is a sensory one, with layered cowhide rugs, leather armchairs, a wood-burning fire, and twinkling chandeliers that were original to the Pulitzers’ home.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The cowhide is a little tighter today, perhaps, which might make the baseball go a little farther.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of cowhide

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