shearling

noun

shear·​ling ˈshir-liŋ How to pronounce shearling (audio)
: skin from a recently sheared sheep or lamb that has been tanned and dressed with the wool left on

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Winter accessories, from fur scarves like at Chloé to shearling shoes. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025 Not only does this shearling jacket bear a similar plaid pattern to Holmes’, but it’s also made with a super cozy faux fur material that’s soft and warm. Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025 As the collection progresses, the palette deepens to moss greens and midnight blues, with textures enriches from playful sheerness to substantial leather and Mongolian shearling. Angela Lei, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 This one, clearly the focus piece of the outfit, is a warm, chocolate-brown color with cream shearling lining and trim, including a cape-like hood in the back. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shearling

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shearling was in the 14th century

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“Shearling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shearling. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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