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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Minimalist but expertly curated, details include a concrete spiral staircase in the spa, curved banquettes for dinner tables, a brand new wine cellar made to feel like a wine cave, and fire pits on the stone terrace surrounded by deep outdoor sofas dotted with shearling blankets. Hannah Freedman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 The ubiquity of fur-like shearling continued in Milan and appeared on almost every runway, from Prada to Gucci to Fendi to Etro. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 Top trends: One of the most dominant trends this season was statement outerwear in shearling. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 Related article Double denim, shearling and a little romance: What men’s fashion will look like in 2025 Some labels are also newly joining the Milan show schedule. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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