Thesaurus results for LEATHERS

leathers 1 of 2

noun

plural of leather

as in skins

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 pelts

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

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leathers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of leather

as in hides

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 leathers

Noun

Galeon’s in-house design team collaborated with Hong Kong’s InSitu Design to create living quarters defined by sleek marbles, supple Italian leathers, warm woods, and rich textiles. —

Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 The brand is most known for its usage of premium leathers and use of Goodyear welt construction across its core styles. —

Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 1 June 2026 Nowadays, the brand sells boots in all manner of heights, stitching, and leathers, from ostrich and crocodile to Pirarucu fish. —

Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026 Plastics and leathers are almost entirely absent (bath products in recycled bottles, coffee in multi-use containers etc), and even the mattresses are eco-forward, featuring seaweed and natural materials like coconut fibre, by Greek brand Coco-mat. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 How people choose to dress for the paddock runs the gamut, but Taylor-Joy made sure to pack her leathers for the Japan tour. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026 Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering what’s changing in how fashion is made, scaled or engineered from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers. —

Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathers

Noun

Some varieties of slicing cucumbers have very tender skins and bruise easily.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026
Broil 3 large red bell peppers on a rimmed baking sheet, turning occasionally, until skins are charred and flesh is softened, 12–15 minutes.

— Kamal Mouzawak, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 May 2026