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

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Adding to the über-affluent mood was a pair of knee-high suede boots, a denim Saint Laurent puffer bag complete with gold hardware and gold jewelry pieces. Alex Kessler, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024 The shoes contour to your feet with cushiony suede and feature a vegan leather upper. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024 This comes a day after Bündchen first updated the uniform for spring by pairing the same coat and bag combo with a cream turtleneck dress and matching suede leather boots, adding some shape by synching the dress with a brown leather belt. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024 These slippers have all the components teens love: that soft wool lining, a water- and stain-resistant suede outside, and of course, the rubber sole. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024 Rounding out the looks, a teal suede suit paired with a white turtleneck and sneakers made a bold statement. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 On her: Loewe wool sweater, $2,750, and suede trousers (price upon request); Dries Van Noten shoes (price upon request). Alex Badia, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2024 Sporting a long black dress that was sheer below the waist, Hadid accessorized with a pair of platform suede boots and a collection of bold gold jewelry, including two textured cuff bracelets and a layered gold necklace featuring several medallions. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 Any shoes made of leather or suede should sit this one out (think: blisters and achy feet). Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2024
Verb
Tactile plays aren't entirely surprising—after all, there's no better time than the winter months to embrace sumptuous fabrics like shearling and suede to add some warmth back into a vitamin D-deficient wardrobe. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2023 Ugg Alder Faux Shearling Lined Slippers Luxuriously soft slippers can completely change your lounging experience at home, and these stunning faux shearling and suede house shoes from Ugg are a testament to this — and currently on sale for 22 percent off. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2023 This cream features an Irish and suede aroma that provides a faint perfume scent and a much more pleasant experience for the senses. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024 Some of these options, like Kelty’s chef roll bag and the barebones suede leather hot pad, will make great additions to backpacker kitchen kits. Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2023 Paris Texas slouchy suede stiletto boots Walk in style with the slouchy suede boot. Maia Torres, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2023 This nourishing, alcohol-free cleanser treats and conditions suede shoes using key, natural ingredients including organic aloe leaf, witch hazel, and castile soap to gently clean suede while replacing essential vitamins and nutrients. Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023 View Photos Inside, the Type S offers front seats with a bit of extra bolstering that are trimmed in a leather and suede upholstery combination available in either red, black, or white. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 12 Apr. 2023 Staud Wally suede knee-high boots Add texture to your look with a suede knee-high. Maia Torres, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2023

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'suede.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near suede

Cite this Entry

“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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"

More from Merriam-Webster on suede

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!