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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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
High-density foam cushions provide support for hours of sitting, and the faux leather upholstery adds a rich look to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.
—Businessden, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Dressed in a studded black leather vest and pants cloaked in fringe with a turquoise necklace and bracelet, Ink shone underneath the afternoon sun.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
High-density foam cushions provide support for hours of sitting, and the faux leather upholstery adds a rich look to your space.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.
—Businessden, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leather. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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