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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishPig leather, or informally an American football.
When to use it
The "football" sense is informal and mainly American.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pigskins
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His wallet was made of _____.
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.
