leather

noun
UK: /ˈleðər/
US: /ˈleðər/

  1. Animal skin that has been specially treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use.

    1. I need a leather jacket for the winter months to keep me warm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artisan skillfully crafted a beautiful wallet from supple, high-quality leather. [ ] [ ]

  2. An item made from leather.

    1. He bought a new leather belt to match his shoes for the special occasion. [ ] [ ]
    2. She cherished her antique leather-bound books, carefully preserving their historical value. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

skin hide pelt
leather transitive-verb

  1. To cover something with leather.

    1. He plans to leather the steering wheel for a more comfortable grip. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to leather the antique chest to protect it and enhance its beauty. [ ] [ ]
leather adjective

  1. Made of leather.

    1. She wore her favorite leather boots to the concert last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The durable leather suitcase protected his belongings during the turbulent flight. [ ] [ ]

  2. Resembling leather in texture or appearance.

    1. His face had a leather complexion after years working in the sun. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old book's cover felt leather despite being made of treated paper. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "leather" in English means: Animal skin that has been specially treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use., An item made from leather..

The phonetic transcription of "leather" is /ˈleðər/ in British English and /ˈleðər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "leather": skin, hide, pelt.

Example usage of "leather": "I need a leather jacket for the winter months to keep me warm.". More examples on the page.