sheepskin
noun
sheep·skin
ˈshēp-ˌskin 
Examples of sheepskin in a Sentence
a bag made of sheepskin
jobs that don't require a sheepskin
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The Mini Maxi has a shorter height than the original style, and it’s made with curly sheepskin on the uppers for an extra-insulating material.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Sherpa jackets typically resemble wool or sheepskin without containing any actual animal products.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The only main difference is that these Amazon lookalikes are lined with faux fur instead of the beloved Ugg sheepskin, but reviewers say the material still feels premium and is just as cozy.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2025
The suede shoes are outfitted with the brand's signature sheepskin lining that’s warm and soft to the touch.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Sheepskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheepskin. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
Kids Definition
sheepskin
noun
sheep·skin
ˈshēp-ˌskin
1
: the skin of a sheep or leather made from it
2
: diploma
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