patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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Falco, in an ankle-length red dress with a bright floral pattern and yellow, patent leather heels, held a shy black and white pup.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Office alum, 45, sported a dark grey glen plaid suit, with a coordinating vest, a black tie and black patent leather loafers.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Earle completed the look with pointed black slingback patent leather heels, and accessorized with a silver bracelet, dainty rings and earrings.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The Office alum, 45, sported a dark grey glen plaid suit, with a coordinating vest, a black tie and black patent leather loafers.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Earle completed the look with pointed black slingback patent leather heels, and accessorized with a silver bracelet, dainty rings and earrings.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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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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