1
: animal skin dressed for use
2
: the flap of the ear of a dog see dog illustration
3
: something wholly or partly made of leather
leather
adjective
leathered; leathering
ˈle-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈlet͟h-riŋ
Synonyms
Examples of leather in a Sentence
Noun
the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags
this jacket was made from real leather
Verb
an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
Recent Examples on the Web
James McClain, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Think gorgeously made leather luggage, Victoriana white lace dresses, piano shawls, and more.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
The soles feature a geometric texture and design while the rest of the boot looks like a classic Chelsea boot with its sleek, shiny black leather finish and stretch fabric on both sides.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
The leather is stitched throughout the palm and fingers of the gloves to protect your skin from punctures, and the breathable, sweat-wicking canvas helps keep your hands from overheating, even on sunny summer days.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
The bag has a long leather chain strap to wear crossbody or double up for a shorter, dressier look.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Apr. 2024
The Bentley factor also doesn’t take much explaining, since the U8’s cabin takes a big step up from the plastics and synthetic leathers used in BYD’s lesser cars like the Seal and Atto 3.
—Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
In a recent photo posted on Instagram, the actress, 44, sported a cherry red leather belt bag.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
In 2011, luxury leather goods company Tod’s pledged €25 million (then $32 million) toward the restoration of the Colosseum while Diesel agreed to restore the Rialto Bridge in Venice for €5 million (then $6.4 million) in May 2013.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
Shinola attaches to the seat of its Runwell bicycle; and even leather with Shinola’s trademark whiskey scent.
—Dale Buss, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
Puddle pants come in all sorts of materials, from denim to leather to trousers and, of course, loungewear-ready fabrics like cashmere and Pima cotton.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2021
Apple's MagSafe system helps snap the iPhone 12 models right into place on their wireless charging docks, and also enables a whole new series of accessories that can easily snap on, from silicone cases to leather wallets.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
The gourmet kitchen is designed around gorgeous counters of leathered quartzite and Caesarstone with an additional walnut butcher block.
—Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
From the mahogany deck in back, enter into a stunning kitchen with a dining nook, painted hardwood floors, leathered granite counters, and a six-burner range with a double oven.
—Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2019
Following this, against Norwich, he was composed and clinic when finding space in the box leathering home his second goal for the club.
—SI.com, 8 Sep. 2019
Behind the scenes, a trainer is waving his electric cattle prod or leather whip to make clear what will happen if the animals fail to obey.
—Frans De Waal, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2019
Noun
Other bespoke touches include a handcrafted leather door handle leading to the gourmet kitchen, which offers top-of-the-line Sub-Zero, Miele and Gagganeau appliances.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Think gorgeously made leather luggage, Victoriana white lace dresses, piano shawls, and more.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
The soles feature a geometric texture and design while the rest of the boot looks like a classic Chelsea boot with its sleek, shiny black leather finish and stretch fabric on both sides.
—Essence, 22 Apr. 2024
The leather is stitched throughout the palm and fingers of the gloves to protect your skin from punctures, and the breathable, sweat-wicking canvas helps keep your hands from overheating, even on sunny summer days.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024
The bag has a long leather chain strap to wear crossbody or double up for a shorter, dressier look.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Apr. 2024
The Bentley factor also doesn’t take much explaining, since the U8’s cabin takes a big step up from the plastics and synthetic leathers used in BYD’s lesser cars like the Seal and Atto 3.
—Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 19 Apr. 2024
In a recent photo posted on Instagram, the actress, 44, sported a cherry red leather belt bag.
—Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
In 2011, luxury leather goods company Tod’s pledged €25 million (then $32 million) toward the restoration of the Colosseum while Diesel agreed to restore the Rialto Bridge in Venice for €5 million (then $6.4 million) in May 2013.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022
Shinola attaches to the seat of its Runwell bicycle; and even leather with Shinola’s trademark whiskey scent.
—Dale Buss, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
Puddle pants come in all sorts of materials, from denim to leather to trousers and, of course, loungewear-ready fabrics like cashmere and Pima cotton.
—Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2021
Apple's MagSafe system helps snap the iPhone 12 models right into place on their wireless charging docks, and also enables a whole new series of accessories that can easily snap on, from silicone cases to leather wallets.
—Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020
The gourmet kitchen is designed around gorgeous counters of leathered quartzite and Caesarstone with an additional walnut butcher block.
—Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019
From the mahogany deck in back, enter into a stunning kitchen with a dining nook, painted hardwood floors, leathered granite counters, and a six-burner range with a double oven.
—Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2019
Following this, against Norwich, he was composed and clinic when finding space in the box leathering home his second goal for the club.
—SI.com, 8 Sep. 2019
Behind the scenes, a trainer is waving his electric cattle prod or leather whip to make clear what will happen if the animals fail to obey.
—Frans De Waal, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2019
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