Leathery

Pronunciation: /ˈlɛðəri/

Definitions of leathery

adjective describing something with the texture or appearance of leather

Example Sentences

A1 The old man had leathery skin from spending so much time in the sun.

A2 The leather jacket felt leathery to the touch, indicating its high quality.

B1 The steak was overcooked and had a leathery texture, making it difficult to chew.

B2 The ancient scroll had survived for centuries, its pages still leathery and intact.

C1 The chef's secret to perfectly cooked octopus was to ensure it was not too chewy or leathery.

C2 The explorer's boots were worn and leathery from trekking through harsh terrain for months.

Examples of leathery in a Sentence

formal The leathery texture of the old book's cover indicated its age and quality.

informal My grandma's hands are so leathery from years of working in the garden.

slang That guy's face looks so leathery from all that time in the sun.

figurative Her leathery exterior hid a heart of gold underneath.

Grammatical Forms of leathery

• past tense: leathered
• plural: leatherys
• comparative: more leathery
• superlative: most leathery
• present tense: leathers
• future tense: will leather
• perfect tense: have leathered
• continuous tense: is leathering
• singular: leathery
• positive degree: leathery
• infinitive: to leather
• gerund: leathering
• participle: leathered

Origin and Evolution of leathery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'leathery' is derived from the Middle English word 'letheri', which in turn comes from the Old English word 'leðerig', meaning resembling leather.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'leathery' has retained its original meaning of resembling leather, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something tough, durable, or resilient.