nubuck

noun

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

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The comic dial display is housed in a 41.5mm stainless steel case and paired with a brown nubuck leather strap with green stitching and green edge paint. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The nubuck leather is durable and high-quality, and the design includes an abrasion-resistant toe and slip-resistant outsole. Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Soul Turner Slip-On Sneaker This smart-looking slip-on is available in a variety of materials, including faux nubuck and leather. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 Earth tones dominate, and materials like snakeskin, dusty suedes, nubuck and buttery napa are key. Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 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 24 May. 2025.

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