snakeskin

noun

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

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The pageant queen, 24, was seen in a box during the game opposite former NFL star Randy Moss in the stands wearing a white tank top, blue snakeskin pants and a large ring on her left hand. Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Cow print and snakeskin will take over next season's shoe trends. María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2025 Metallic snakeskin accents laced throughout the fabric elevated the ensemble from sharp to show-stopping. Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025 Her outfit was a mix of casual and luxurious: a sweatshirt and jeans partnered with a fur shawl and a snakeskin bag and heels. Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snakeskin

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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 11 Sep. 2025.

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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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