Thesaurus results for LEATHER

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noun

ˈle-t͟hər

Definition of leather

as in skin

the hairless natural covering of an animal prepared for use the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags

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as in pelt

the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value this jacket was made from real leather

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leather

2 of 2

verb

as in to hide

to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse

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Recent Examples of leather

Noun

There was a sizable conference room with at least four light tan leather captains chairs around a square desk, and a large TV on one wall. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2026 For long-term protection, UV protectant on the dashboard and leather seats, plus window tinting, can slow interior heat damage. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026

Verb

The texture play looks cool and intentional, like an all-black outfit that layers leather with silk. — Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 All thoughtfully designed with custom touches— from minibars designed as leather campaign chests to leather writing tables accentuating the space. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leather

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leather

Noun

Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
In addition, the tritium is far safer compared to historical alternatives because beta particles cannot penetrate human skin, and the gas is securely stored in the form of a solid metal hydride foil, eliminating the danger of leakage or explosion.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of skin

Noun

These passages are called portages, a term derived from English and French trappers who, alongside Indigenous nations like the Ojibwe and the Dakota, collected pelts for the lucrative fur trade from the late 17th century to the early 19th.

— John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Maradona, for his part, repeatedly backheeled the ball while sprinting at full pelt, leaving England defenders unsure whether to follow the player or the ball.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of pelt

Noun

Sessions generally run 60 to 90 minutes depending on the dog’s size, coat type and condition.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Striking is a reproduction of a metallic structure with moving and rotating mechanical parts that reflected Lagerfeld’s Bauhaus influences, with 18 fur coats on display that seem to float and dance.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of coat

Noun

Gendron said his ancestors were among the first outsiders to settle the island in the 1700s, when three brothers, fur traders all, left Canada and followed the Mississippi south.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Cat fur comes in a wide array of shades, lengths and designs.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of fur

Verb

Vanilla ice cream was layered with strawberry sauce, pound cake pieces, strawberry crunch, whipped topping and fresh strawberries, then served with cinnamon-sugar chips fried in-house.

— Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
The next morning, the wind whipped the lake to a froth, making the crossing to the river’s outlet impossible.

— John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026

Definition of whip

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Though Australians may be used to seeing other types of seals on their coasts – fur seals, leopard seals – Neil’s species is much less common, adding to his appeal.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The proposal builds on existing seals for civics education and biliteracy to recognize high school graduates for civic and language excellence.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of seal

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