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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The skin should be bright or deep red and feel firm and leathery.
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Jinan Banna, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Woodson recommends choosing one with taut skin and a leathery appearance.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Its amber base is paired with oud, vanilla bean, mahogany, incense, and cacao, and its leathery top notes evoke hints of a Western aroma with fall spices perfect for every Southern home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Oud is complex, smoky, leathery, sometimes sweet, and always rich.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jinan Banna, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
Woodson recommends choosing one with taut skin and a leathery appearance.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 27 Oct. 2025
Its amber base is paired with oud, vanilla bean, mahogany, incense, and cacao, and its leathery top notes evoke hints of a Western aroma with fall spices perfect for every Southern home.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Oud is complex, smoky, leathery, sometimes sweet, and always rich.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 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 Nov. 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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