patent leather

noun

pat·​ent leather ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 

British usually ˈpā-

: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface

Examples of patent leather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once worn by Sharon Stone on the runway, the suit look got an edgy and feminine twist thanks to the patent leather thigh-high boots, which featured a sharp pointed toe and stiletto heel in addition to slight crinkling throughout the shaft. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

For delicate items, like patent leather shoes or belts, wrap them in a clean pillowcase or soft cloth before bagging to avoid direct pressure from other frozen goods. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026

Saint Laurent, Tory Burch, and Ferragamo went for high-shine metallic and patent leather skirts, while Chanel, Dries Van Noten, and Bottega Veneta offered up frilly, fringey texture. — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026

The look was elevated by a sculptural vintage Alaïa patent leather corset belt from the brand’s iconic 1991 collection. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for patent leather

• altogether
• aether
• gether
• heather
• nether
• tether
• weather
• wether
• whether
• together

Kids Definition

patent leather

noun

pat·​ent leather ˌpat-ᵊn(t)- 

: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface