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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On days when the cold is somewhat bearable in the city, trade in your standard parka for a stylish shearling coat or an ever-so-chic scarf coat. Morgan Evans, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025 The subtle faux shearling lining adds enough design detail to instantly elevate an outfit without overpowering it. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 Bernardo Super Soft Faux Shearling Coat The start of the year also means the coldest weather of the season is coming, and there’s nothing like a faux shearling coat to warm up. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 Yesterday, the couple doubled down on coordination in black base layers and shearling jackets. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2026.

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