leatherette

noun

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

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Despite its small frame, it’s decked out in high-end finishes like quality fabric, leatherette push and arm bars, a generous storage compartment, near-flat recline, and water-repellent UPF 50 canopy. Laura Lu, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025 True to its roots and mission, the interior of the Rivian R1T and R1S are pretty much unchanged; that’s good for those who love the large expanses of wood and leatherette, plaid fabrics and accent piping that create a cabin that feels like a retreat. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 The interior is upholstered in dual-tone leatherette and there are some nice flourishes, such as leatherette door and dashboard panels. Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Pixel has savaged the backs of several chairs in the past, including an earlier Secretlab chair featuring the company’s Prime 2.0 leatherette (which claimed to be four times stronger than regular PU leather). PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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