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leather
[leth-er]
noun
the skin of an animal, with the hair removed, prepared for use by tanning or a similar process designed to preserve it against decay and make it pliable or supple when dry.
an article made of this material.
adjective
pertaining to, made of, or resembling leather.
leather processing; leather upholstery.
Slang., catering to or patronized by customers who typically wear leather clothing, often as a means of signaling interest in or preference for sadomasochistic sexual activity.
verb (used with object)
to cover or furnish with leather.
Informal., to beat with a leather strap.
leather
/ ˈlɛðə /
noun
a material consisting of the skin of an animal made smooth and flexible by tanning, removing the hair, etc
( as modifier )
leather goods
(plural) leather clothes, esp as worn by motorcyclists
the flap of a dog's ear
verb
to cover with leather
to whip with or as if with a leather strap
Other Word Forms
- underleather noun
- unleathered adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of leather1
Word History and Origins
Origin of leather1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The man with unruly hair and sideburns in the centre of them, clad in a black leather jacket, hoisted a roaring chainsaw above his head.
The European Commission said Tuesday that the brands prevented independent third-party retailers they work with from setting their own prices for their designer products like clothes, leather goods, shoes and accessories.
In a softly lit boutique in the southern Chinese city of Meizhou, Guangdong province, 32-year-old Li Na scrolls through a display of artisanal leather goods.
Some of that is cosmetic: seats that are only half vegan leather rather than full, the lack of ambient lighting on the dashboard, a missing eight-inch touchscreen and AM/FM radio.
Some of that is cosmetic: seats that are only half vegan leather rather than full, the lack of ambient lighting on the dashboard, a missing eight-inch touchscreen and AM/FM radio.
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