snakeskin

noun

snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
Synonyms of snakeskinnext
: leather prepared from the skin of a snake

Examples of snakeskin in a Sentence

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While Earle, 25, repped her alma mater's team colors in a green jersey, the former pageant contestant sported outwear in her signature snakeskin print. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Rihanna traded her go-to snakeskin shoes for tiger print pumps. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026 Denim-on-denim, done the Rihanna way, usually incorporates a saucy pair of snakeskin boots and bold framed specs. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026 But the more popular styles for this season include slouchy boots, block-heel boots, snakeskin boots, and boots with lacy details. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 3 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snakeskin

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snakeskin was in 1825

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“Snakeskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snakeskin. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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snakeskin

noun
snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: the skin of a snake or leather made from it

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