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 same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The heels followed the silhouette of a classic court pump, with the patent leather giving them a more casual and fashion-forward appeal.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Bessette-Kennedy appears composed and restrained, dressed in a black sweater paired with a beige Prada skirt, brown patent leather Prada boots, and her black Spazzolato Prada bag.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
In support of the fashion house’s event, both wore Christian Louboutin shoes; Jada wore black Clou Noeud Spikes 150 Platform Slingback Peep Toe Pumps with silver studs, while Will wore black patent leather boots.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
The heels followed the silhouette of a classic court pump, with the patent leather giving them a more casual and fashion-forward appeal.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Bessette-Kennedy appears composed and restrained, dressed in a black sweater paired with a beige Prada skirt, brown patent leather Prada boots, and her black Spazzolato Prada bag.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
In support of the fashion house’s event, both wore Christian Louboutin shoes; Jada wore black Clou Noeud Spikes 150 Platform Slingback Peep Toe Pumps with silver studs, while Will wore black patent leather boots.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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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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