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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Oaks also produce superior leaf litter with thick, leathery leaves that can take up to three years to break down, thereby sheltering beneficial insects and protecting topsoil.
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Its large, dark green, leathery leaves measure 6 to 12 inches long, and remain on the tree year-round in warm climates.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
To me, leathery, musky, earthy, and spicy is the best way to describe this fragrance—like a mezcal cocktail set on fire for dramatic effect at a boujee restaurant.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Its large, dark green, leathery leaves measure 6 to 12 inches long, and remain on the tree year-round in warm climates.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
To me, leathery, musky, earthy, and spicy is the best way to describe this fragrance—like a mezcal cocktail set on fire for dramatic effect at a boujee restaurant.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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 15 May. 2026.
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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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