patent leather
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of patent leather
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
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Everybody should have some patent leather in their closet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024
Wearing a dark suit and tie with patent leather loafers, Williams played his 4 1/2-minute composition backed by the Philharmonic, joined by student musicians.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
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
“There’s Daddy’s plane,” Karen squealed, jumping up and down in her new ruffled dress and patent leather shoes.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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