pleather

noun

pleath·​er ˈple-t͟hər How to pronounce pleather (audio)
: a plastic fabric made to look like leather

Examples of pleather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Here, the idea of pleather is taboo and cowboy hats are an everyday accessory. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Kotb looked chic in a black silk top and long pleather skirt. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024 Kotb looked chic a black silk top and long pleather skirt. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 1 Jan. 2024 Hubbard paired her red pleather jumpsuit with friendship bracelets. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2023 Sweeney arrived about halfway through to great fanfare in a form-fitting black pleather dress. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 11 Aug. 2023 With his mesh lavender shirt, matching pleather vest, silver hoop earring and charm necklace, he was marketed to young girls like me. Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 15 July 2023 The dress seemed to be made of leather (or pleather) and featured a structured skirt that gathered at the waist, giving everyone a look at Gal’s legs for days. Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 13 July 2023 The concept of Brittany’s lace-up pleather jumpsuit (with off-the-shoulder plaid sleeves) is one of my favorites of the entire night. Lauren Puckett-Pope, ELLE, 13 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

blend of plastic and leather

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pleather was in 1982

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Cite this Entry

“Pleather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleather. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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