patent leather

noun

pat·​ent leather ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- How to pronounce patent leather (audio)
 British usually  ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface

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Plus, they’re made from a sleek polyurethane material that looks as luxe as patent leather and is easy to wipe clean. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Zooey Deschanel likewise attended the show, while wearing a monochromatic red mod look that consisted of a mini shift dress with a Peter Pan collar, matching tights, tonal patent leather Mary Jane platforms, and a leather handbag. Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025 In the final slide, Sánchez poses in a black lace push-up bra and black patent leather face mask. 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 See all Example Sentences for patent leather 

Word History

First Known Use

1816, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of patent leather was in 1816

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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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patent leather

noun
pat·​ent leather ˌpat-ᵊn(t)- How to pronounce patent leather (audio)
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface

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