patent leather
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of patent leather
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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One of her earliest childhood memories is fixating on a pair of pair of shiny patent leather shoes, when she was about five years old, and getting her father to buy them for her.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2024
In contrast, the menswear collection featured sharp tailoring and shorts, complimented by patent leather shoes in black, green and brown with prominent silver buckles and belts.
From Reuters ● Sep. 18, 2023
Her grandmother kept a small box, given to the family by the funeral home, of the items found with Denise — patent leather shoes, a pocketbook, a dainty handkerchief.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
Deeper cut pieces like the heavyweight mechanic’s jacket were paired with patent leather dress shoes; a crisp white tank was layered over a longer, glowing white tee, creating a corset-like effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
This time I’m inaugurating my patent leather shoes and a baby blue poplin dress with a little jacket to match.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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