sheepskin
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sheepskin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The hide of a sheep, especially tanned with the wool left on, used for clothing, rugs, or bookbinding.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sheepskin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "sheep" plus "skin" — diplomas were historically written on sheepskin parchment, which is where the informal "diploma" sense comes from.
Full origin of sheepskin →Frequently asked questions
What does “sheepskin” mean?
The word “sheepskin” means the hide of a sheep, especially tanned with the wool left on, used for clothing, rugs, or bookbinding. In plain terms, tanned sheep hide used for warm clothing or rugs; also old-fashioned slang for a university diploma.
How do you use “sheepskin” in a sentence?
Here is “sheepskin” used in a sentence: “She lined her boots with soft sheepskin for the winter.”
What part of speech is “sheepskin”?
“Sheepskin” is a noun.
How many meanings does “sheepskin” have?
“Sheepskin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the hide of a sheep, especially tanned with the wool left on, used for clothing, rugs, or bookbinding.