Pronunciation: /ˈlɛðər/

Definitions of leather

noun a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process

Example Sentences

A1 She bought a new leather jacket.

A2 The sofa was made of soft leather.

B1 He prefers leather shoes over canvas ones.

B2 The designer handbag was crafted from luxurious leather.

C1 The leather upholstery in the car was custom-made.

C2 The antique chair was upholstered in fine Italian leather.

adjective made of leather

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a leather jacket.

A2 The store sells leather wallets.

B1 I prefer leather shoes over synthetic ones.

B2 The leather upholstery in the car was luxurious.

C1 The artisan crafted a beautiful leather handbag.

C2 The designer showcased a collection of exquisite leather garments.

Examples of leather in a Sentence

formal The high-end handbag is made from genuine leather.

informal I love my new leather jacket, it's so stylish.

slang Check out my fresh kicks, they're all leather.

figurative His words cut through her like a sharp leather whip.

Grammatical Forms of leather

past tense

leathered

plural

leathers

comparative

more leather

superlative

most leather

present tense

leathers

future tense

will leather

perfect tense

have leathered

continuous tense

is leathering

singular

leather

positive degree

leather

infinitive

to leather

gerund

leathering

participle

leathered

Origin and Evolution of leather

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'leather' originated from the Old English word 'leðer' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'laitharaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'leather' has retained its original meaning of a material made from the skin of animals, but its usage has expanded to refer to various products and items made from this material.