leather 1 of 2

noun

ˈle-t͟hər How to pronounce leather (audio)
Definition of leathernext
1
as in skin
the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags

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2
as in pelt
the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value this jacket was made from real leather

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leather

2 of 2

verb

as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse

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Recent Examples of leather
Noun
There’s also a new leather pattern called Placed Perforation, a new dashboard veneer called Brindled Walnut, and new exterior paint options too. — Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Made from bright metallic gold leather, the sandals feature crossed vamp straps, an open round toe, an adjustable ankle strap and gold hardware. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
The texture play looks cool and intentional, like an all-black outfit that layers leather with silk. — Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 All thoughtfully designed with custom touches— from minibars designed as leather campaign chests to leather writing tables accentuating the space. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leather
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather
  1. skin
  2. pelt
  3. hide
  4. coat
  5. fur
  6. whip
  7. seal
  8. cowhide
Noun
  • Sardines can be part of a healthy diet, but eating them regularly isn’t likely to dramatically change the appearance or health of someone’s skin on its own.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Honorable mention would go to the superfood facial, which used local uzu, pineapples and plums to plump up and energize skin.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of skin
Noun
  • River otters were hunted by the thousands for their pelts in the 17th and 18th centuries, according to the Sacramento Zoo’s page about the animal.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • After roughly 30 years, animal pelts can lose moisture and become brittle, meaning a coat that looks perfectly fine on the rack may begin to tear at stress points or shed once worn regularly.
    — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pelt
Verb
  • His brother was stuffing bricks of cash in multiple places and would even wrap the money in plastic before hiding it in spaghetti sauce jars.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Paul Robinson is accused of hiding a safe containing drugs and cash.
    — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of hide
Noun
  • Plaid prints and sophisticated coats, along with Jacobs' eternally popular bags, add weight and wearability to the looks, offering real-world ways to wear the pieces.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When former Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a victory speech after winning his north London seat in the 2024 General Election, he was flanked by someone in an Elmo costume and a man wearing a laboratory coat and a comically large hat.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • For her full ensemble, the God Is a Bullet star wore a plunging red evening gown with faux fur sleeves and strappy nude heels.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their big paws may have bits of fur growing between their toes, and their tails are long and bushy.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of fur
Verb
  • Stidham whipped a pass to Pat Bryant on a comeback route for 15 yards on the game’s first play.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The team – last minute – got the recipe, sourced quahogs and whipped them up.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of whip
Noun
  • Front load washers can be more susceptible to mold and mildew because the door seal can trap water, providing a good environment for mold growth.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That dust grinds at the wheel bearings and works past the seals.
    — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of seal
Verb
  • These sneakers feature white pebble leather, faux pony hair, and cowhide detachable straps.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 June 2023
Definition of cowhide

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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leather. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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