leatherette

noun

leath·​er·​ette ˌle-t͟hə-ˈret 

often attributive

: imitation leather

Examples of leatherette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Interestingly, and smartly, Subaru offers leatherette in the Premium model; cloth seats are not an option. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026

My biggest issue is the faux leather across the back and sides of the SoftWeave Plus and Neo Hybrid leatherette models, a flaw cat owners need to be aware of. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 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