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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Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.
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Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Once the blooms disappear the dark green, glossy, leathery foliage remains to add interest to the container.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Take Keke Palmer in a butter yellow and cream vintage Dior bustier dress with a scarf-tie waist, or Kate Hudson, who combined all the mid-10s and boho trends by wearing a leathery peplum and balloon pants by Chloé.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Alongside the amber is nutty cardamom and leathery vanilla bean pods.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
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Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Once the blooms disappear the dark green, glossy, leathery foliage remains to add interest to the container.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
Take Keke Palmer in a butter yellow and cream vintage Dior bustier dress with a scarf-tie waist, or Kate Hudson, who combined all the mid-10s and boho trends by wearing a leathery peplum and balloon pants by Chloé.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026
Alongside the amber is nutty cardamom and leathery vanilla bean pods.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 31 Jan. 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 27 Feb. 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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