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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.


leatherette British  
/ ˌlɛðəˈrɛt /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of leatherette

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

Example Sentences

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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

The replaceable ear cushions use memory foam for better extended comfort, and the leatherette headband didn’t cause any aching or dull pain on my large head, even during lengthy listening sessions.

From The Verge • Jun. 29, 2022

The brown nylon and leatherette case uses a magnetic clasp enclosure, and sandwiches your Switch between a pair of pads built into the bag.

From The Verge • Jun. 8, 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

On the kitchen table was a thermos, a teacup, the white leatherette Bible, and the car keys.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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