leatherette

[ leth-uh-ret ]

noun

1. a material constructed of paper or cloth and finished to simulate the grain, color, and texture of leather.

leatherette

/ ˌlɛðəˈrɛt /

noun

1. an imitation leather made from paper, cloth, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of leatherette¹

1875–80; formerly a trademark; leather, -ette

Example Sentences

The interior of the diner is a single giant room lined with blue leatherette booths.

From TIme

Her family photos are bound in leatherette albums and stuffed in popcorn tins that her grandmother passed down to her.

From ProPublica

These plates were accompanied by explanatory text, and issued in a leatherette case, price 10s.

From Project Gutenberg

"If you give in, your chances for re-election ain't worth a leatherette," Yarpe said to the sheriff.

From Project Gutenberg

Leatherette tears easily, and lacks both tenacity and smoothness.

From Project Gutenberg

Next procure a piece of leatherette about twelve inches in diameter, or large enough to cover the opening of the pan.

From Project Gutenberg

A real pocket atlas 53-1/2 inches, 96 pages, leatherette covers.

From Project Gutenberg