leatherwork

noun

leath·​er·​work ˈle-t͟hər-ˌwərk How to pronounce leatherwork (audio)
: articles made of leather

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Take Jennifer Christie of Los Angeles, a longtime attendee who specializes in teaching traditional crafts, including fiber arts, and this year, ran the leatherwork station beneath the Faire’s craft tent. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025 Bill Amberg gave me some insight into how his studio’s Next Generation in Experimental Leather showcase highlights experimental leatherwork, and what his experience was of working on the project with Kingston University MA students. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Nicoline Italia Armchairs – ergonomic comfort meets artisanal leatherwork. New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2025 The hotel also hosts pop-up craft workshops throughout the year, including jewelry-making and leatherwork. Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for leatherwork

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leatherwork was in 1855

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“Leatherwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherwork. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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