patent leather

noun

pat·​ent leather ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 

 British usually  ˈpā-

: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface

Examples of patent leather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Or when Orlando, newly a woman, is being courted by a tedious archduke (also Kron), and Mac’s thigh-high patent leather red boots squeak thunderously against each other every time judy attempts a ladylike cross or re-cross of the legs in the duke’s presence. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2024

The comfortable Varina style comes in red, amaretti, and black patent leather with a grosgrain bow and metal detail on the toe. —Teddy Minford, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023

The sneakers rubber sole adds to their lightweight cushioning with a look that’s clean and retro, especially with a patent leather wraparound. —Rudie Obias, Variety, 17 May 2024

The star wore a black Giambattista Valli macramé and tulle gown with matching pants plus patent leather pumps also by the designer. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

patent leather

noun

pat·​ent leather ˌpat-ᵊn(t)- 

: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface