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nubuck

noun

nu·​buck ˈn(y)ü-ˌbək How to pronounce nubuck (audio)
often attributive
Synonyms of nubucknext
: a soft sueded leather

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Birkenstock Gizeh Sandal Upgrade your flip-flops with the Gizeh’s sturdy thong silhouette and luxe nubuck leather. Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025 The midcalf boots are crafted in Italy and made with black nubuck leather. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025 Hoka’s Kaha 3 GTX ($240) is one of the best boots available, blending soft nubuck leather, Vibram Megagrip sole and bags of cushioning. Chris Haslam, Wired News, 16 Oct. 2025 The materials — hairy suede, nubuck leather, and textile — feel really intentional. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubuck

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from nu- (alteration of new entry 1) + buck entry 1

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubuck was in 1912

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubuck. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

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