calfskin

noun

calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin How to pronounce calfskin (audio)
ˈkäf-,
 also  ˈkāf-
: leather made of the skin of a calf

Examples of calfskin in a Sentence

Her boots are made of calfskin.
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Over the past couple of years, the actress has been spotted multiple times wearing the Celine Tippi Slides, a three-strap design in luxe calfskin leather with gold metal studs and ring details. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 30 July 2025 Or the trash bag pouch made of calfskin leather, or the IKEA look-alike tote bag in bright blue. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 The Pouch bag debuted at the label’s spring/summer 2020 collection, and its minimalist design featured a supple calfskin leather gently folded and gathered like a dumpling. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025 Her shoes — the Perrin Sandals in Lux Cream — are crafted in Italy from smooth calfskin with slim crisscross straps, a tonal sole, and a rounded insole edge for clean structure. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for calfskin

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calfskin was in the 15th century

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“Calfskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calfskin. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.

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calfskin

noun
calf·​skin ˈkaf-ˌskin How to pronounce calfskin (audio)
ˈkȧf-
: leather made from the skin of a calf

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