suede

1 of 2

noun

variants or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede

suede

2 of 2

verb

sueded; sueding

transitive verb

: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)

intransitive verb

: to give cloth or leather a suede finish

Examples of suede in a Sentence

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Noun
They’re crafted from a mix of materials like suede, mesh, and cotton to give them a warm, inviting look while still being ventilated for spring and summer. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 May 2025 The shoes have a variety of materials and colors to choose from, including leather and suede, and a light, durable rubber outsole. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 1 May 2025 The new Gigi loafers in suede, eyewear and Interlocking G jewelry add to the accessories lineup. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025 It is finished mainly in dark, artificial suede (branded as Dinamica). Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suede

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French gants de Suède Swedish gloves

First Known Use

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1921, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of suede was in 1883

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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

suede

noun
variants also suède
ˈswād
1
: leather rubbed on one side to produce a velvety surface
2
: a cloth fabric that looks and feels like suede
Etymology

Noun

from French gants de Suède "Swedish gloves," from Suède "Sweden"

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