patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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In the final slide, Sánchez poses in a black lace push-up bra and black patent leather face mask.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The look was capped off with a pair of black, patent leather ballet flats.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Visibly pleased, the performer appeared on the impressive stage elevated by a platform, impeccably dressed in his classic black suit, white shirt, black tie, black patent leather shoes and black silk socks.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2024
Zaya coordinated her dress with a pair of black, patent leather mary jane heels.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
The look was capped off with a pair of black, patent leather ballet flats.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Visibly pleased, the performer appeared on the impressive stage elevated by a platform, impeccably dressed in his classic black suit, white shirt, black tie, black patent leather shoes and black silk socks.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2024
Zaya coordinated her dress with a pair of black, patent leather mary jane heels.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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