snakeskin

noun

snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: leather prepared from the skin of a snake

Examples of snakeskin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For Gomez’s femme fatale look, stylist Erin Walsh selected a matching faux snakeskin trench coat and miniskirt from Rejina Pyo (the trench retails for $1,135 and the skirt is $355). Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2023 The brand is known for its ornate, eye-catching designs (including this iconic Lace Butterfly Dress), and this latest show was nothing short of stunning; top themes were silk fabrics, snakeskin prints, and bright florals. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2024 The special edition uniforms feature black snakeskin print, 'LA 24' emblazoned on the belt and Bryant's 8 and 24 jersey numbers printed on each knee of the shorts, respectively. Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024 Jimmy Choo x Jean Paul Gaultier snakeskin boots to really fire them up about her forthcoming Taylor’s Version album. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2024 Sporting a glamorous winter look, Kardashian wore a cream and pewter oversized snakeskin jacket top, while holding onto an off-white and silver handbag. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024 When it's done curing, wipe off the bubbles to reveal your snakeskin design. Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023 The colorways are white and brown snakeskin, black and white, and white and red. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Dec. 2023 The pair are dressed in coordinating shades of brown, with Swift wearing a turtleneck jumper and plaid mini skirt while a smiling Gomez opted for a matching snakeskin jacket and mini skirt. Clare Fisher, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snakeskin was in 1825

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“Snakeskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snakeskin. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

snakeskin

noun
snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: the skin of a snake or leather made from it

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