pleather

[ pleth-er ]

noun

1. imitation leather made of plastic (often used attributively):

   She wore a crisp white T-shirt under a pastel blue pleather jacket—cute, edgy, and comfy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleather¹

First recorded in 1980–85; p(lastic) ( def ) + leather ( def )

Example Sentences

It's hard to be judged on your grace and social ease when you've got clunky pleather monsters affixed to your feet.

From The Daily Beast

This unique combo of rockabilly seediness and (young) Frank Sinatra glamour, fit Johnny like a Pleather glove.

From The Daily Beast