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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Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Labels like Chloé and Isabel Marant went big on boho and Americana in their fall-winter shows, so denim, suede coats, and barn jackets are sound buys.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025
The brand’s Huge flip-flop retails for $1,250 and features an eight-inch, sky-high platform and is made with the same suede straps and molded EVA rubber and foam.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Many backpacks have mesh pockets or faux suede accents.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Inside, the plush white leather seats (with contrasting blue suede insets) gave the cabin a luxurious look and feel.
—Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Labels like Chloé and Isabel Marant went big on boho and Americana in their fall-winter shows, so denim, suede coats, and barn jackets are sound buys.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025
The brand’s Huge flip-flop retails for $1,250 and features an eight-inch, sky-high platform and is made with the same suede straps and molded EVA rubber and foam.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
Many backpacks have mesh pockets or faux suede accents.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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