leatherwork

noun

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

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Almost every part of the cow is used: the meat for families, the bones for dogs and the hide for leatherwork. NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 Native American collectibles at museum sale The Heritage of the Americas Museum holds an estate sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11 featuring Native American collectibles, including stained glass, leatherwork, beading, totem poles, figurines and dream catchers. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 The event will also include Native American artisan vendors selling things like jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers and food trucks. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026 Ugg to the precision leatherwork at Saint Laurent — proving that accessories are once again the soul of storytelling. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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