Sheepskin

Pronunciation: /ʃiːpskɪn/

Definitions of sheepskin

noun the skin of a sheep with the wool on it, used for clothing or rugs

Example Sentences

A1 Sheepskin is a soft material that comes from sheep.

A2 Sheepskin is often used to make warm winter clothing like hats and gloves.

B1 The sheepskin rug in the living room adds a cozy touch to the decor.

B2 Sheepskin is known for its insulating properties, making it a popular choice for outdoor gear.

C1 The luxury car interior was lined with plush sheepskin upholstery.

C2 The designer jacket was made from high-quality sheepskin, giving it a luxurious feel.

Examples of sheepskin in a Sentence

formal The sheepskin was used to make a warm and cozy blanket.

informal I love my sheepskin rug in the living room - it's so soft!

slang Check out that guy's sheepskin jacket, it's really stylish.

figurative Sheepskin represents comfort and luxury in this cold world.

Grammatical Forms of sheepskin

• past tense: sheepskinned
• plural: sheepskins
• comparative: more sheepskin
• superlative: most sheepskin
• present tense: sheepskins
• future tense: will sheepskin
• perfect tense: have sheepskinned
• continuous tense: sheepskinning
• singular: sheepskin
• positive degree: sheepskin
• infinitive: to sheepskin
• gerund: sheepskinning
• participle: sheepskinned

Origin and Evolution of sheepskin

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'sheepskin' originates from Old English, where 'sceap' meant sheep and 'skinn' meant skin.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'sheepskin' has come to refer to the skin of a sheep with the wool still attached, as well as a type of leather made from sheepskin. It is commonly used to make clothing, rugs, and other products.