leatherette

noun

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

Examples of leatherette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 The kitchenette has a refrigerator, dishwasher and leatherette granite counters with vertical glass backsplash tiles and counter lighting. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024 Slipping her coat off her shoulders, Margaret finds a space to sit on one of the soft leatherette benches, with a low table between herself and Ivan. Sally Rooney, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for leatherette 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Leatherette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherette. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.

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