snakeskin

noun

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

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Heels and wedges for spring Look out for snakeskin, florals and glove pumps (featuring a higher cut upper) to add to your spring wardrobe. Claire Peltier, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026 Jenner went topless in the new ad, wearing nothing but leather bottoms and a giant snakeskin purse. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 In addition to embodying the ongoing snakeskin trend, the Night Bloom includes a mid-height heel and vintage rounded topline. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026 High-end fashion brand Chloé released a capsule collection, ranging from $250 silk scarves to a $5,300 snakeskin and leather shoulder bag with a horse head and tail linked by a horsebit chain. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snakeskin

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 3 Mar. 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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