leatherette

American  

[leth-uh-ret] / ˌlɛð əˈrɛt /

noun

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

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leatherette British  

/ ˌlɛðəˈrɛt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of leatherette

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

Example Sentences

The Iskur is a black, leatherette chair with green stitching along the seams that features built-in, adjustable lumbar support.

From The Verge • Sep. 10, 2022

You could have landed lower “S” trims that lack the leatherette seats and have steering wheels in the $20,000 range, and with the federal $7,500 incentive, it could go even lower.

From The Verge • Aug. 4, 2022

The Dirk office chair sports a chrome frame and a foam-filled seat and back that are constructed as a single piece and upholstered in leatherette.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022

Like all the models in the Arctis line of headsets, the Arctis 3 uses a less conventional design, opting for a ski-goggle headband instead of a padded leatherette.

From The Verge • Apr. 14, 2022

The metal-edged Formica table with matching red leatherette chairs in the other.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx