shearling
Americannoun
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Chiefly British. a yearling sheep that has been shorn once.
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short wool pulled from such a sheep.
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the skin from a recently shorn sheep or lamb, tanned with the wool still on it.
noun
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a young sheep after its first shearing
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the skin of such an animal
Etymology
Origin of shearling
First recorded in 1350–1400, shearling is from the Middle English word scherling. See shear, -ling 1
Example Sentences
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Alternatively, you can simply bury your right foot in the shearling wool carpet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
“Hoodies have been swapped for shearling coats, gold chains and a $900,000 Greubel Forsey watch,” writes Murphy.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2025
He’s started dressing in oversized designer T-shirts, massive shearling coats, and a slim suit with dragonflies on it—with matching dragonfly shoes.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024
Aunt Carrie is on the walkway, heading away from me in her nightgown and a pair of shearling boots.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
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