snakeskin

noun

snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: leather prepared from the skin of a snake

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And, depending on the occasion, slip into a pair of fringe heels or snakeskin mules. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Then, in September, Swifties spotted Easter eggs in Swift’s snakeskin boots, charm necklace, and plaid skirts. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025 If not, why were so many birds using pieces of snakeskin to adorn their nests? Kate Golembiewski, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 Alba, who has made the most of her fashion week hitting up a few shows, picked out a pair of snakeskin boots as her favorite item of the lineup. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snakeskin

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snakeskin was in 1825

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“Snakeskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snakeskin. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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snakeskin

noun
snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: the skin of a snake or leather made from it

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