sheepskin
Sheepskin (noun) means the hide of a sheep, especially tanned with the wool left on, used for clothing, rugs, or bookbinding. Example: “She lined her boots with soft sheepskin for the winter.”
How to use sheepskin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTanned sheep hide used for warm clothing or rugs; also old-fashioned slang for a university diploma.
Word forms
sheepskins plural
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She lined her boots with soft _____ for the winter.
Etymology
From "sheep" plus "skin" — diplomas were historically written on sheepskin parchment, which is where the informal "diploma" sense comes from.
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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.