patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
Examples of patent leather in a Sentence
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For many, church shoes immediately draw to mind something uncomfortable, stiff, and most definitely made of patent leather.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024
During Hilton’s party girl heyday, Lindsay Lohan was also often seen wearing wedges with shredded spray-on jeans or hot pants–her Chanel denim shorts with white Dior patent leather wedges were a personal highlight–while Jessica Alba often paired hers with an elegant dress on the red carpet.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Wade, who is nominated in the Best Documentary Short category for his work as an executive producer on The Barber of Little Rock, chose a custom black-and-white Versace ensemble, black patent leather Christian Louboutin dress shoes and Cartier pocket gem, watch and ring.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Many of the items were not even shoes — after a pair of black patent leather slip-ons ($16) and yellow and brown platforms ($81), the shopping feed took several left turns.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Feb. 2024
This new patent leather Bamboo 1947 Mini Top Handle Bag from Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno makes a big statement with its petite size and bold colors (think dark red, pink, orange and black).
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Stewart wore her shaggy hair tossed to the side and accessorized with dark rimless sunglasses, high patent leather heels, and a boxy handbag.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
One shared similarity between the two looks were her shoes: Eilish maintained her precious black patent leather heels with white, calf-high socks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Roberts wore all three designs with a white oversized button-down shirt, black tiered ruffle midi skirt and a black patent leather belt, all from the Carolina Herrera Fall Winter 2024 collection, at the dinner; Elton John also attended to celebrate the launch.
—Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024
During Hilton’s party girl heyday, Lindsay Lohan was also often seen wearing wedges with shredded spray-on jeans or hot pants–her Chanel denim shorts with white Dior patent leather wedges were a personal highlight–while Jessica Alba often paired hers with an elegant dress on the red carpet.
—Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
Wade, who is nominated in the Best Documentary Short category for his work as an executive producer on The Barber of Little Rock, chose a custom black-and-white Versace ensemble, black patent leather Christian Louboutin dress shoes and Cartier pocket gem, watch and ring.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Many of the items were not even shoes — after a pair of black patent leather slip-ons ($16) and yellow and brown platforms ($81), the shopping feed took several left turns.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Feb. 2024
This new patent leather Bamboo 1947 Mini Top Handle Bag from Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno makes a big statement with its petite size and bold colors (think dark red, pink, orange and black).
—Marques Harper, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Stewart wore her shaggy hair tossed to the side and accessorized with dark rimless sunglasses, high patent leather heels, and a boxy handbag.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 12 Mar. 2024
One shared similarity between the two looks were her shoes: Eilish maintained her precious black patent leather heels with white, calf-high socks.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2024
Roberts wore all three designs with a white oversized button-down shirt, black tiered ruffle midi skirt and a black patent leather belt, all from the Carolina Herrera Fall Winter 2024 collection, at the dinner; Elton John also attended to celebrate the launch.
—Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024
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First Known Use
1816, in the meaning defined above
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patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˌpat-ᵊn(t)-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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