suede

1 of 2

noun

ˈswād 

variants or less commonly suède

1

: leather with a napped surface

2

: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede

suede

2 of 2

verb

sueded; sueding

transitive verb

: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)

intransitive verb

: to give cloth or leather a suede finish

Examples of suede in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

These popular Ugg slippers could be a real treat for a loved one; they’re covered in high-quality suede and lined with plush and toasty sheep’s fur. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025

Swift, who notably wore custom Louboutin shoes during her Eras Tour, was wearing a brown suede Jane boot from the French luxury brand. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025

Aguilera wore a gauzy white and lacy red Di Petsa dress paired with thigh-high, red suede boots. —Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Dec. 2025

At the premiere, mother and son wore gently coordinating looks, with Paltrow in a navy blue shift dress (from her own Gwyn line) and Moses wearing a brown suede sweater with navy blue sleeves over a white tee shirt and brown corduroy pants. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French gants de Suède Swedish gloves

First Known Use

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1921, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for suede

• aid
• aide
• bade
• blade
• braid
• clade
• dade
• fade
• flayed
• fraid
• frayed
• gade

Kids Definition

suede

noun

variants also suède

ˈswād

1

: leather rubbed on one side to produce a velvety surface

2

: a cloth fabric that looks and feels like suede

Etymology

Noun

from French gants de Suède "Swedish gloves," from Suède "Sweden"