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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Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Styles accessorized with white clout goggles, a soft black beanie hat with a bit of height, a pop of red with a long and loose scarf, and a gargantuan camel brown suede weekend bag.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Myha’la opted for a pair of Valentino’s black open-toe Révélé suede silhouette, which retail for $1,100.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
This particular bed set is handmade with leather, wood, suede and brass adornments.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Plus, a slightly soft finish on the leather or suede keeps the look from seeming too strict.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Styles accessorized with white clout goggles, a soft black beanie hat with a bit of height, a pop of red with a long and loose scarf, and a gargantuan camel brown suede weekend bag.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2026
Myha’la opted for a pair of Valentino’s black open-toe Révélé suede silhouette, which retail for $1,100.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 18 Mar. 2026
This particular bed set is handmade with leather, wood, suede and brass adornments.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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