Leather

/ˈlɛðər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A material made from the hide of an animal by tanning or similar processes, used for making various products such as clothing, shoes, and furniture.

He bought a new leather jacket to wear during the winter.

Items or goods made from leather.

The store specializes in high-quality leather accessories.

A type of durable, flexible material that resembles leather.

The synthetic leather used in the handbag is easy to clean and maintain.

Old English 'leþer,' relating to the skin of animals.

leather goods

Products made from leather material.

leather-bound

Referring to a book or item that is covered with leather.

second leather

A term for synthetic leather.

tannage

The process of treating animal skins to produce leather.

tanned

Referring to leather that has undergone the tanning process.

suede

A type of leather with a napped finish.

Leatherneck

A slang term for a Marine, derived from the leather collars worn by early Marines.

Leather Culture

Refers to a subculture that celebrates leather clothing and gear, often in a BDSM context.