patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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The clever case also zips closed for security, and it’s covered in striking vegan patent leather for a luxe-looking touch.
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Rendered in high-shine patent leather, the shoes — which grazed Sweeney’s mid-thighs — featured a square toe and second-skin-like fit.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
This small patent leather case takes up minimal precious space in your suitcase.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
So Kate pumps in black patent leather.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Rendered in high-shine patent leather, the shoes — which grazed Sweeney’s mid-thighs — featured a square toe and second-skin-like fit.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
This small patent leather case takes up minimal precious space in your suitcase.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
So Kate pumps in black patent leather.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˌpat-ᵊn(t)-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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