goatskin

[ goht-skin ]

noun

1. the skin or hide of a goat.
2. leather made from it.

goatskin

/ ˈɡəʊtˌskɪn /

noun

1. the hide of a goat
2. 1. something made from the hide of a goat, such as leather or a container for wine
   2. ( as modifier )

      a goatskin rug

Word History and Origins

Origin of goatskin¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; goat, skin

Example Sentences

During their partnership, Derulo allegedly told Gibson that she “would be required to partake in ‘goatskin and fish scales’ ” to find success in the music industry.

From Los Angeles Times

During their partnership, Derulo allegedly told Gibson that she “would be required to partake in ‘goatskin and fish scales’” to find success in the music industry, the lawsuit says.

From Los Angeles Times

A video filmed by a guest showed the moment the 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck, with images of musicians in traditional clothes playing on flutes and handheld goatskin drums, suddenly giving way to chaos, darkness and screaming.

From Reuters

Then a small boy would be sewn up inside a goatskin, smeared with salt.

From BBC

Every gardener needs gloves, and some of my favorites are made from goatskin, a soft and flexible leather that continues to be malleable even after getting wet.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• skin