patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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The king also opted for pastel details for his look, pairing a gray suit with a yellow vest, a black top hat and black, lace-up patent leather dress shoes.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Russell, meanwhile, suited up in a tuxedo, adding patent leather derby shoes to the mix.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
When have patent leather purses ever mixed well with sandy beaches?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 June 2026
With a glossy, faux patent leather finish, square toes, and a close, glove-like fit, these flats are both dressy and comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Russell, meanwhile, suited up in a tuxedo, adding patent leather derby shoes to the mix.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 June 2026
When have patent leather purses ever mixed well with sandy beaches?
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 June 2026
With a glossy, faux patent leather finish, square toes, and a close, glove-like fit, these flats are both dressy and comfortable.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for patent leather
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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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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