Synonyms for

Leather

Verb / ˈleðɜ: / Another word for leather — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a material made from the skin of an animal that is used to make shoes, belts, jackets, and other things

Synonyms & similar words

hide skin pelt rawhide cowhide sheepskin goatskin pigskin leatherette vinyl pleather

Synonyms by register

Formal

hide pelt chamois

Informal

cowhide skin

Literary

vachette morocco

Antonyms

fabric textile cloth synthetics plastic wool cotton

Common collocations

  • genuine leather
  • real leather
  • faux leather
  • leather jacket
  • leather boots
  • leather goods
  • leather shoes
  • leather belt

Word family

noun leather
verb leather
adjective leathern

Usage note

Leather is a material made from animal skins. While 'hide' can be a synonym, it often refers to the raw skin before processing. 'Leathern' is an archaic adjective.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The cowboy wore a hat and boots made of leather.
  2. 2. My mom bought a new leather jacket for the winter.
  3. 3. The soccer ball is made of leather.
  4. 4. The seats in the car are covered in leather.
  5. 5. The purse is made of black leather and has a zipper.

Quotes

  • 1. "If you don't own a leather jacket, do you even own a jacket?" - Unknown
  • 2. "Leather is always in fashion." - Unknown
  • 3. "Leather is my favorite fabric. It smells good, it feels good, and it looks good." - Unknown

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