snakeskin

noun

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

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Taylor Swift has rotated between Louis Vuitton’s Legacy High Boot — a pointed stiletto style with the brand’s signature Monogram strap — and Stella McCartney’s cruelty-free snakeskin design on recent New York outings. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 Bruce wore a snakeskin jacket in the play. Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025 Mary Jane Ballet Flat Animal Prints Crawling their way into the limelight this fall are animal print shoes, with leopard, snakeskin, tiger, and zebra prints all spotted on loafers, ankle boots, stylish sneakers, and more for bold, yet wearable pairs. Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025 Buy them in bootie format or with a snakeskin finish. Nuria Luis, Glamour, 18 Oct. 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 16 Nov. 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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