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leatherette

American

[leth-uh-ret] / ˌlɛð əˈrɛt /

noun

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

leatherette British

/ ˌlɛðəˈrɛt /

noun

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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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

Another interesting detail is the leatherette finish on the top lid — a purely aesthetic feature, no doubt, but unique nevertheless.

From The Verge • May 6, 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 the rest of the Nari lineup, the Ultimate is composed of an aluminum frame with leatherette cushions on the headband and earcups.

From The Verge • Apr. 14, 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

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