sheepskin
noun
sheep·skin
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Definition of sheepskin
Examples of sheepskin in a Sentence
a bag made of sheepskin
jobs that don't require a sheepskin
Recent Examples on the Web
All of the styles are, of course, made of Uggs’s signature suede and sheepskin. — Teen Vogue, "Eckhaus Latta and Ugg Released the Campaign for Their Autumn Winter 2019 Collaboration," 7 Aug. 2019 Millennials only got a piece of sheepskin with some Latin scribbled on it. — The Economist, "Smashed like avocados: how young people are treated by their elders," 10 July 2019 However, little touches have been added everywhere—from sheepskin coverings on the dining room chairs to a multitude of fresh layered fabrics in the nursery. — Nikhita Mahtani, House Beautiful, "How to Create a Stylish Home That Still Reflects Every Family Member's Personalities," 14 June 2019 On his upper arms, bracelets made of sheepskin were filled with excerpts of the Quran to give him strength. — Christian Bobst, National Geographic, "A modern juggernaut with traditional roots: Inside Senegalese wrestling," 26 Mar. 2019 This cozy backyard treehouse near Griffith Park is outfitted in sheepskin blankets and quilts with sleeping space for two. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "12 magical treehouses for your next vacation," 20 June 2019 In the living room, which Johnson says is her favorite room in the house, the Darbuka brass coffee table, Icelandic sheepskin throw, braided hemp jute pouf, valet jute rug, Uno 2-piece sectional sofa, and Tesso bronze bookcases are by CB2. — Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson, ELLE Decor, "Before + After: A Spanish-Style Home Is Reimagined In True L.A. Fashion," 2 June 2017 Stool covering, Icelandic sheepskin—Pacific Hide & Leather (T); pacifichide.com. — House Beautiful, "September 2011 Issue Product Guide," 29 June 2011 There’s a vest made from curly sheepskin in canary and yolk yellows, and a coat in gray with hints of pink inspired by Justin Timberlake’s frosted tips in the early aughts. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Eckhaus Latta Reimagines the Ugg With a Deliciously Square Toe," 9 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'sheepskin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for sheepskin
sheepskin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of sheepskin
: the skin of a sheep usually with the wool still on it
: a type of leather made from the skin of a sheep
US, informal + humorous
: a diploma from a college or university
See the full definition for sheepskin in the English Language Learners Dictionary
sheepskin
noun
sheep·skin
| \ ˈshēp-ˌskin
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Kids Definition of sheepskin
: the skin of a sheep or leather prepared from it
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