1
: animal skin dressed for use
2
: the flap of the ear of a dog see dog illustration
3
: something wholly or partly made of leather
leather
adjective
leathered; leathering
ˈle-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈlet͟h-riŋ
Examples of leather in a Sentence
Noun
the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags
this jacket was made from real leather
Verb
an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The collection will feature distinctive Wrangler details like the iconic ‘W’ stitching, copper hardware and leather patches sourced from the same suppliers used for Wrangler denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
In September, Polène unveiled a collaboration with Chinese glass artist Jinya Zhao, which took the shape of a geometric sculpture made of blown glass and leather off-cuts and created in two watercolor gradients of lavender and amber.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The relaxed fit is ideal for pairing with jeans, leather trousers, or midi skirts with boots.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
The collection will feature distinctive Wrangler details like the iconic ‘W’ stitching, copper hardware and leather patches sourced from the same suppliers used for Wrangler denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Mirrors have a patina, coffee tables are leathered and trunk-like.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
In September, Polène unveiled a collaboration with Chinese glass artist Jinya Zhao, which took the shape of a geometric sculpture made of blown glass and leather off-cuts and created in two watercolor gradients of lavender and amber.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leather. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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