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

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leatherette

All of the contact points use plush leatherette, and the frame is largely comprised of aluminum, lending the HS70 Pro a premium look and feel.

From The Verge ● Jun. 16, 2022

The bag also comes with a leatherette strap, so you can keep your hands free while keeping the clutch on your person.

From The Verge ● Jun. 8, 2022

The new leatherette ear cushions are far more plush than the old fabric earcups, too, though I do wonder if they’ll peel as they age.

From The Verge ● May 24, 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

The doll of her has little leatherette skates and a fur-trimmed costume, pink with white fur, and fringed eyes that open and close, but it looks nothing at all like the real Barbara Ann Scott.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood