Noun the company claims to use only the finest leathers for its shoes and handbags this jacket was made from real leatherVerb an expert rider will find almost no reason to leather a horse
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Noun
Everything in the storefront is on sale, including leather chairs, wooden coffee tables, bookshelves, ottomans, and more up to 53 percent off. Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 With the optional leather, the All-Trac is a first-class compartment for the driver. Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022 Low-rise, wood-and-leather seating in the lobby lounge is a comfortable spot for coffee, cocktails or informal meetings. Kathy A. Mcdonald, Variety, 16 Sep. 2022 In the years before COVID-19, about 6 million people visited the celebrations annually, many of them dressed in traditional Bavarian garb—the women in Dirndl dresses, the men in Lederhosen, or knee-length leather trousers. Michael Faulhaber, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2022 This fine Italian leather version comes in four colors, and has room for other travel documents and cards. Elissa Sanci, Woman's Day, 16 Sep. 2022 For maximum durability, check out ones made of leather or power hide. Yvonne Villasenor, SELF, 15 Sep. 2022 Combining polished hardware and luxe leather options, the clasp bag adds a fashion-forward sensibility to everyday office looks.WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 The knitwear set was completed with a matching, chunky leather belt, satin black pumps, a grey clutch, and a mix of gold and silver rings.Seventeen, 15 Sep. 2022
Verb
Look to leather knee-high pairs from Jimmy Choo, Isabel Marant, Khaite, and & Other Stories for a similar version of the model-off-duty style. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022 Shinola attaches to the seat of its Runwell bicycle; and even leather with Shinola’s trademark whiskey scent. Dale Buss, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021 Puddle pants come in all sorts of materials, from denim to leather to trousers and, of course, loungewear-ready fabrics like cashmere and Pima cotton. Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2021 Apple's MagSafe system helps snap the iPhone 12 models right into place on their wireless charging docks, and also enables a whole new series of accessories that can easily snap on, from silicone cases to leather wallets. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 13 Oct. 2020 The gourmet kitchen is designed around gorgeous counters of leathered quartzite and Caesarstone with an additional walnut butcher block. Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2019 From the mahogany deck in back, enter into a stunning kitchen with a dining nook, painted hardwood floors, leathered granite counters, and a six-burner range with a double oven. Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2019 Following this, against Norwich, he was composed and clinic when finding space in the box leathering home his second goal for the club.SI.com, 8 Sep. 2019 Behind the scenes, a trainer is waving his electric cattle prod or leather whip to make clear what will happen if the animals fail to obey. Frans De Waal, Discover Magazine, 31 May 2019 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English lether, from Old English lether-; akin to Old High German leder leather, Old Irish lethar
ADJECTIVE | VERB + LEATHER | LEATHER + VERB | LEATHER + NOUN | PREPOSITIONADJECTIVE➤thick, thin厚皮革;薄皮革▸➤soft軟皮革▸➤shiny光亮的皮革▸➤worn磨損的皮革▸➤black黑色皮革▸➤genuine, real真皮▸➤imitation, synthetic仿皮;人造革▸➤patent漆革▸➤shoe鞋用皮革VERB + LEATHER➤tan硝皮革▸➤treat處理皮革◇The leather has been treated with wax.這塊皮革上過蠟。➤polish給皮革拋光▸➤be made from/of/out of用皮革製成◇a coat made from buffalo leather水牛皮大衣➤bind sth in用皮革裝訂⋯◇Each volume is bound in genuine leather.每卷都用真皮裝訂。➤wear穿着皮革LEATHER + VERB➤crack皮革開裂◇a cracked leather belt裂開的皮帶LEATHER + NOUN➤belt, boots, chaps, jacket, etc.皮帶、皮靴、皮護腿套褲、皮夾克等➤chair, furniture, sofa, etc.皮革椅子/傢具/沙發等➤bar皮衣酒吧(主要由同性戀者惠顧的酒吧)PREPOSITION➤in leather (= made of leather)皮製◇I'm looking for a pair of boots in dark brown leather.我想買一雙深棕色的皮靴。➤in leathers (BrE) (= wearing leather)穿皮衣◇a biker in black leathers穿黑皮衣的摩托車手