saddle soap

noun

: a mild soap used for cleansing and conditioning leather

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Fill a small bowl with water and place it next to the open can of saddle soap. Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 10 June 2023 Editor's Tip Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the saddle soap and leather cleaner for the best results. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of saddle soap was in 1878

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“Saddle soap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saddle%20soap. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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