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

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Crimson pleather booths line the walls, which are covered with vintage beer signs and framed portraits of Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe … and Guy Fieri, who visited in 2008. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 There were plaid miniskirts in multiple colorways, pleather shorts, and denim corsets. Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Here, the idea of pleather is taboo and cowboy hats are an everyday accessory. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 Each storage bin contains easy-to-carry pleather handles and, all in all, is built to last for years to come. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pleather

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

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“Pleather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleather. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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