noun

pigskin

PIHG-skihn

Pigskin (noun) means Leather made from a pig's hide, or (informally, American English) a football. Example: “His wallet was made of pigskin.”

noun

Leather made from a pig's hide, or (informally, American English) a football.

"His wallet was made of pigskin."

"The quarterback tossed the pigskin down the field."

How to use pigskin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPig leather, or informally an American football.

When to use it

The "football" sense is informal and mainly American.

Word forms

pigskins plural

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Etymology

From "pig" plus "skin" — American footballs are nicknamed this way because early rugby balls were covered in leather, sometimes pigskin.

Frequently asked questions

What does “pigskin” mean?

The word “pigskin” means leather made from a pig's hide, or (informally, American English) a football. In plain terms, pig leather, or informally an American football.

How do you pronounce “pigskin”?

“Pigskin” is pronounced PIHG-skihn (/ˈpɪɡˌskɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “pigskin” in a sentence?

Here is “pigskin” used in a sentence: “His wallet was made of pigskin.”

What part of speech is “pigskin”?

“Pigskin” is a noun.