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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Blending leathery ivy leaves with different types of conifers or winter berries is certain to add complexity to holiday designs.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
The path opened to a grove of yerba mate trees, about eight feet tall with dense, leathery leaves that smelled like grass.
—Kendall Hunter, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
The skin should be bright or deep red and feel firm and leathery.
—Jinan Banna, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Woodson recommends choosing one with taut skin and a leathery appearance.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
The path opened to a grove of yerba mate trees, about eight feet tall with dense, leathery leaves that smelled like grass.
—Kendall Hunter, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
The skin should be bright or deep red and feel firm and leathery.
—Jinan Banna, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Woodson recommends choosing one with taut skin and a leathery appearance.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 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 7 Dec. 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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