1
: animal skin dressed for use
2
: the flap of the ear of a dog see dog illustration
3
: something wholly or partly made of leather
leather
adjective
leathered; leathering
ˈle-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈlet͟h-riŋ
Synonyms
Examples of leather in a Sentence
Noun
the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags
this jacket was made from real leather
Verb
an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
Recent Examples on the Web
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Here, German-Danish designer Gesa Hansen has created a whimsical melange of texture: brick walls, leather banquettes, playful carpeting, abstract wallpaper, slender mid-century wood chairs, and mix-and-match tilework.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 6 July 2024
Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
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Noun
These flats have a leather exterior with an elasticated topline to comfortably stretch around your foot, not dig into your skin all day.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
Here, German-Danish designer Gesa Hansen has created a whimsical melange of texture: brick walls, leather banquettes, playful carpeting, abstract wallpaper, slender mid-century wood chairs, and mix-and-match tilework.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 6 July 2024
Verb
Almost from the start, Dharavi was defined by its industries: from the traditional potters of Gujarat who began arriving in the late 1800s, to leather tanners from Tamil Nadu and embroidery workers from Uttar Pradesh.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 29 June 2024
Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leather. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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