patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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Bubble Yum! Miu Miu’s bubblegum pink patent leather skirt acts as the spunky foundation in this transitional look.
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
With their soft patent leather padding and slim cushioned soles, these slides are perfect for everyday wear to spruce up your outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Gone are the childhood days of uncomfortable patent leather shoes; the Mary Janes of today are elegant, mature, and sophisticated.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
Birkenstock's Madrid Big Buckle High Shine Sandals, $150 at Anthropologie, are comfortable, but the patent leather shine and big gold buckle elevate them.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Talia Abbas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
With their soft patent leather padding and slim cushioned soles, these slides are perfect for everyday wear to spruce up your outfits.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Gone are the childhood days of uncomfortable patent leather shoes; the Mary Janes of today are elegant, mature, and sophisticated.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
Birkenstock's Madrid Big Buckle High Shine Sandals, $150 at Anthropologie, are comfortable, but the patent leather shine and big gold buckle elevate them.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˌpat-ᵊn(t)-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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