suede

noun

Definition of suedenext
as in calfskin

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Recent Examples of suede Outerwear is the season’s headline act, with funnel-neck jackets, military coats and rich suede leading the way. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026 These shoes feature a suede upper, contoured footbed, and cork midsole, but my favorite design element is the oversized buckle. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 Aritzia’s fall lineup is stacked with delicious jacket options, including this boxy, cropped jacket made of a thick, soft goat suede. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026 With a luxe crocodile-embossed suede upper and a slight heel that adds just enough height without weighing you down, these loafers deliver a high-end look—despite being considered orthopedic. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suede
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suede
  1. calfskin
  2. nubuck
  3. patent leather
  4. sheepskin
  5. lambskin
  6. snakeskin
  7. deerskin
  8. goatskin
Noun
  • Ballet styles, including the ballet sneaker silhouette, took center stage, as did sandals, which had 3D flowers in suede and calfskin, raw-cut finishes and handcrafted details.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, the 10 mm double-tour calfskin strap passes through a narrow channel machined directly into the case.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of calfskin
Noun
  • Then, the Tenere GTX is the waterproof version of this model, and features a nubuck upper, a Gore-Tex membrane and a Duracomp outsole.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The nubuck barn jacket and the trench trace back to Banana Republic’s utilitarian roots.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of nubuck
Noun
  • The choice to use patent leather, which typically appears on more formal shoes such as Oxfords, came because Jordan had requested a shiny shoe.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The 57-year-old star kept the animal print mania going with her pointed-toe fuzzy leopard print slingback heels and held a microscopic black patent leather bag in one hand.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of patent leather
Noun
  • While the tents have the most charm, imo—ivory canvas walls, Adirondack chairs on wooden porches, true beds with sheepskin throws and wooden frames—the cabins and suites are unsurprisingly the more comfortable option.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Zora ballet flat features a suede upper and a sheepskin lining and trim while the lightweight Quill ballet flat is covered in Spanish Merino fur and grounded by a rubber outsole, with an adjustable strap.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheepskin
Noun
  • The finishing touch to Watts’ look, which arguably elevated her attire from simple quiet luxury styling to a contemporary alt vibe, was Celine’s lambskin leather jacket.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Cardi, who is already the owner of an impressive Birkin collection by Hermès, started her haul by showcasing her new lambskin Chanel 25 Mini Handbag from the Métiers d'Art 2026 collection.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of lambskin
Noun
  • Also featured in the group is faux ostrich leather on the Air Jordan 14 Retro Low SP, faux snakeskin on the Air Jordan 15 Retro SP and faux stingray on the Air Jordan 17 Retro Low SP.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Clad in his go-to outfit of silk pajamas and snakeskin boots, Digger runs his empire from an estate that’s more mausoleum than mansion.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of snakeskin
Noun
  • Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
    — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
  • The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of deerskin
Noun
  • The goatskin leather is machine-washable and will not dry out or shrink.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Oxfords have a lace-up front with cotton laces, goatskin lining and a leather outsole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Definition of goatskin

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