variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
sueded; sueding
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The post backing is covered in skin-friendly suede and helps keep them securely in place on the ears.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
These bois pair their six-packs with tight suede fringe, animal-print leggings, and mullets.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Launching this week, the men’s penny loafer is crafted in Italy using sacchetto construction and comes in oxblood, black, brown, and Italian suede.
—Air Mail, 2 May 2026
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Noun
The Action Bronson x New Balance Abzorb 1890 Planet Frog begins with a golden brown mesh base that’s supported by a gray suede structure overlay.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
The post backing is covered in skin-friendly suede and helps keep them securely in place on the ears.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
These bois pair their six-packs with tight suede fringe, animal-print leggings, and mullets.
—Olivia Kan-Sperling, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Launching this week, the men’s penny loafer is crafted in Italy using sacchetto construction and comes in oxblood, black, brown, and Italian suede.
—Air Mail, 2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for suede
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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