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 The Halo comes with a pleather carrying handle and there are two finishes available: satin nickel chrome or brass metal-effect. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Heat sources can permanently damage pleather, so sliding your expensive faux leather recliner right next to the boiling-hot radiator in winter? Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2024 There is no denying that not all pleather jackets are the same quality. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024 With many brands marketing their planet-harming pleathers as vegan, the use of animal leather alternatives often gets a bad rap. Alicia Lansom, refinery29.com, 16 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pleather 

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Word History

Etymology

blend of plastic entry 1 and leather entry 1

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pleather was in 1982

Dictionary Entries Near pleather

Cite this Entry

“Pleather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleather. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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