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Definition of sheepskin

sheepskin

/ˈʃiːp.skɪn/
sheep · skin
Plural:sheepskins
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sheepskin Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The skin of a sheep with the wool left on, or leather and parchment prepared from it, often used for rugs, coats, and bookbinding.

Example

"She placed a soft sheepskin rug beside the bed to keep her feet warm on winter mornings."

2

North American A diploma or degree certificate issued by a school, college, or university (used informally).

Example

"After four years of rigorous study, he finally walked across the stage to receive his sheepskin."

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• Nearby Words

sheeple
sheeplike
sheepshead
sheepskin
sheer
sheerly
sheerness

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English schepeskyn, formed from sheep and skin; the informal sense of 'diploma' arose in 19th-century American student slang because college degrees were traditionally written on parchment made from sheep's hide.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sheepskin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sheepskin
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