pigskin

[ pig-skin ]

noun

1. the skin of a pig.
2. leather made from it.
3. Informal. a saddle.
4. Informal. a football.

pigskin

/ ˈpɪɡˌskɪn /

noun

1. the skin of the domestic pig
2. leather made of this skin
3. informal.
   a football

adjective

1. made of pigskin

Word History and Origins

Origin of pigskin¹

First recorded in 1850–55; pig ¹ + skin

Example Sentences

The pigskin hit Polk’s hands and bounced into the air, before the sophomore receiver collected it for a circus 29-yard score.

From Seattle Times

He stood, flipped the pigskin to a referee and grabbed the right side of his midsection.

From Seattle Times

DK clearly thought Warner — who had pitched the ball to a teammate after Metcalf wrapped him up — still had possession of the pigskin.

From Seattle Times

They’re so efficient at moving the pigskin that opposing coaches don’t see going for it on fourth down as an option so much as a necessity.

From Seattle Times

It is a riveting account, though its pleasures — like those of watching grown men nearly kill one another over a pigskin — are ultimately distressing.

From Los Angeles Times