pleather

pleath·er | \ ˈple-t͟hər

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Definition of pleather

: a plastic fabric made to look like leather

Examples of pleather in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With sleek details, like puff sleeves, drawstring waists, and cool pleather sheens, these pieces feel billionaire-level chic, even though nothing costs more than $100. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "Kendall and Kylie Jenner Dropped An Amazon Collection and Every Item Comes With a Free Face Mask," 19 Oct. 2020 The headboard behind him was white pleather and attached to the wall. — Lorrie Moore, The New Yorker, "Face Time," 21 Sep. 2020 The instrument panel’s pleather and piano black trim lend the interior an upscale feel, but the C-HR’s styling make the rear seat feel claustrophobic. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "Bargain boxes: 2020’s most affordable new CUVs," 22 Aug. 2020 In this course, students will learn how to sneak out with tiny hors d’œuvres lining every inch of their pleather jackets. — Briana Haynie, The New Yorker, "Subjects I Wish My High School Had Offered to Prepare Me for Adulthood," 6 June 2020 Instead of pleather recliners, drill presses and a miter saw. — Andrew Zaleski, Popular Science, "Meet the dads who can’t quit pinewood derby racing—even after their kids are over it," 3 June 2020 Gone are the red paint, dark carpeting and pleather banquettes. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "3 new metro Phoenix restaurants to try in March for hot pot, Jamaican food and barbecue," 9 Mar. 2020 Gone are the red paint, dark carpeting and pleather banquettes. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "3 new metro Phoenix restaurants to try in March for hot pot, Jamaican food and barbecue," 9 Mar. 2020 Gone are the red paint, dark carpeting and pleather banquettes. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, "3 new metro Phoenix restaurants to try in March for hot pot, Jamaican food and barbecue," 9 Mar. 2020

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“Pleather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleather. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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