leatherette

noun

leath·​er·​ette ˌle-t͟hə-ˈret How to pronounce leatherette (audio)
often attributive
: imitation leather

Examples of leatherette in a Sentence

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The flexible spring steel headband is made from a combination of memory foam and durable leatherette. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Notable for blonde wood, bronze accents and light and dark leatherette upholstery, the overall feeling is elevated. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 But in considering exactly what the BMW owner wants, both leather and leatherette, which BMW calls Veganza, are offered on all its interiors, electric and gas powered models. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024 The leatherette seats are made from durable PVC that’s scratch-resistant and easy to clean. Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for leatherette 

Word History

Etymology

from Leatherette, a trademark

First Known Use

circa 1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leatherette was circa 1879

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“Leatherette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherette. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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