Synonyms of leather

leather 1 of 2

noun

ˈle-t͟hər 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skin
• coat
• hide
• seal
• alligator
• crocodile
• pelt
• fur
• fleece
• calfskin
• sheepskin
• deerskin
• suede
• kid
• lambskin
• goatskin
• snakeskin
• cowhide
• pigskin
• horsehide
• kidskin
• doeskin
• chamois
• antelope
• morocco
• sharkskin
• buckskin
• cabretta
• cordovan
• patent leather
• ostrich
• nubuck
• capeskin

2

as in pelt

the outer covering of an animal removed for its commercial value

this jacket was made from real leather

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pelt
• fur
• hide
• seal
• beaver
• sheep
• skin
• raccoon
• rabbit
• otter
• calfskin
• mink
• sheepskin
• deerskin
• badger
• goatskin
• lambskin
• chamois
• marten
• snakeskin
• cowhide
• pigskin
• horsehide
• kidskin
• suede
• doeskin
• rawhide
• alligator
• ermine
• sable
• sealskin
• chinchilla
• muskrat
• fisher
• fleece
• sharkskin
• buckskin
• fox
• crocodile
• bearskin
• karakul
• Persian lamb
• coonskin
• morocco
• patent leather
• mouton
• cordovan
• kolinsky

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hide
• whip
• cowhide
• slash
• tan
• rawhide
• lash
• flick
• birch
• horsewhip
• switch
• scourge
• cut
• flagellate
• slap
• spank
• whale
• thrash
• hit
• flail
• lick
• strap
• bat
• punch
• knock
• flog
• clip
• cane
• maul
• smack
• bang
• pound
• quirt
• swipe
• box
• whack
• clap
• club
• beat
• pelt
• thump
• knout
• sock
• touch up
• swat
• belt
• cuff
• cudgel
• rough
• slate
• blackjack
• crack
• paddle
• lace
• slug
• clout
• batter
• paste
• pommel
• thwack
• hammer
• lam
• bop
• clobber
• work over
• buffet
• smite
• lather
• bash
• pummel
• bung
• bludgeon
• mangle
• bust
• wallop
• fustigate
• drub
• baste
• pistol-whip
• thresh
• whup
• whop
• slog
• belabor
• fib
• lambaste
• tromp

Example Sentences

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

Another one of Lopez’s Paris looks was given a significant boost by a pair of Christian Louboutin pumps in neutral beige leather. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Verb

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

From penny loafers and tassel loafers to leather and suede variations, there are so many different iterations of the tried-and-true shoe that can fit seamlessly into your closet, no matter your personal style. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025