leathery

adjective

ˈle-t͟hə-rē How to pronounce leathery (audio)
Definition of leatherynext
as in tough
not easily chewed the leathery meat served in the cafeteria drove many of us to start bringing our own lunches

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Recent Examples of leathery The look embodied dark punk sensibility, with a monochrome black color scheme, leathery gloves and strapless, structured bodice, among other details. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Spiky, with thick leathery skin, dragon fruit takes its name from the fire-breathing mythological creatures that populate age-old lore. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 21 June 2026 Oaks also produce superior leaf litter with thick, leathery leaves that can take up to three years to break down, thereby sheltering beneficial insects and protecting topsoil. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 La Minerva’s quarters are in a perpetual mood, enhanced by a color story of herbal greens, silvery blues, leathery browns, and amber. — Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leathery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leathery
  1. tough
  2. brittle
  3. chewy
Adjective
  • There were tough conversations between Naylor and Cleveland’s coaches and front office.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Villegas, after a tough primary election battle against Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains, has roughly $572,000.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Dry hair will feel rough and look dull, while damaged hair will feel weak, brittle, and often break.
    — Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 25 July 2026
  • Tupper’s Mick, at the mercy of his brittle fetishes, may be the most believable of this quartet.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of brittle
Adjective
  • Thick, chewy, and loaded with peanut flavor, these peanut butter cookie bars are like a blondie for peanut butter lovers.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026
  • One of her favorite sweets is butter mochi, a chewy dessert made from rice flour.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Definition of chewy

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