leatherette

noun

leath·​er·​ette ˌle-t͟hə-ˈret 

often attributive

: imitation leather

Examples of leatherette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Marshall has swapped in more leatherette, which covers just about everything except the metal yokes. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

The air vents for instance, lack tabs or buttons to position them; the planes of leatherette or fabric hide the car’s speakers. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Premium interior finishes such Nappa leather with contrast piping are standard on upper trims; leatherette is standard on the entry model. — Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Leatherette, a trademark

First Known Use

circa 1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for leatherette

• alphabet
• arpanet
• bassinet
• bayonet
• biuret
• cigarette
• clarinet
• coronet
• coverlet
• dataset
• epithet
• ethernet