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 Black/Dark Concord/White Air Jordan 11 Space Jam colorway is most famously connected to the movie, where Jordan would lace up the patent leather pair for his heroic dunks.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Dec. 2025
Ballet Flats Lace and sheer fabrics have been trending lately, and there’s no better way to test out the style for yourself than a long, lacy black dress and a pair of patent leather flats.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Pearl Travel Jewelry Case The exterior of this travel jewelry case is constructed with a glossy vegan patent leather that gives it a rich feel; meanwhile, the interior is lined with a layer of soft velour.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
The faux patent leather case has a shiny finish that comes in eight colors, including several shades of pink and brown.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Dec. 2025
Ballet Flats Lace and sheer fabrics have been trending lately, and there’s no better way to test out the style for yourself than a long, lacy black dress and a pair of patent leather flats.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Pearl Travel Jewelry Case The exterior of this travel jewelry case is constructed with a glossy vegan patent leather that gives it a rich feel; meanwhile, the interior is lined with a layer of soft velour.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
The faux patent leather case has a shiny finish that comes in eight colors, including several shades of pink and brown.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patent leather
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 12 Dec. 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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