leathery
adjective
leath·ery
ˈle-t͟hə-rē 
ˈlet͟h-rē
: resembling, characteristic of, or suggestive of leather
a leathery face
a leathery aroma
Examples of leathery in a Sentence
the old farmer's leathery, brown skin
the leathery meat served in the cafeteria drove many of us to start bringing our own lunches
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Look for smooth, matte, leathery skin free from cracks and soft spots.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Abibu's brown, leathery skin splits easily.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
Eating all the antioxidant-rich fruit inside the leathery rind, including the sweet and tangy pulp, will also deliver nearly 25 grams of fiber — helping to meet the 22 to 34 grams recommended by the CDC for adults.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The flowers, which are shaped like a snapping turtle’s head, are held on erect stems flanked with leathery green leaves.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
Abibu's brown, leathery skin splits easily.
—Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025
Eating all the antioxidant-rich fruit inside the leathery rind, including the sweet and tangy pulp, will also deliver nearly 25 grams of fiber — helping to meet the 22 to 34 grams recommended by the CDC for adults.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The flowers, which are shaped like a snapping turtle’s head, are held on erect stems flanked with leathery green leaves.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for leathery
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“Leathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leathery. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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leathery
adjective
leath·ery
ˈlet͟h-(ə-)rē
: resembling leather in appearance or quality : tough
a leathery face
leathery leaves
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