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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Kallmeyer’s roomy canvas tote makes for a chic work bag, while Khaite’s snakeskin-effect low-heel pumps add total polish. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 2026 In another photo, Hough donned a snakeskin-print bikini while posing with friend in the back of a boat that was docked just off the beach. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026 The silhouette is classic, but the snakeskin print gives it just enough personality to stand out in a sea of basic flats. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026 Some versions added cap-toe trim or snakeskin accents, including the pair Kravitz wore. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 May 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 15 May. 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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