suede

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noun

ˈswād 

variants or less commonly suède

1

: leather with a napped surface

2

: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede

suede

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verb

sueded; sueding

transitive verb

: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)

intransitive verb

: to give cloth or leather a suede finish

Examples of suede in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The suede design provides a luxurious feel while ensuring comfort for all your adventures. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025

Usha opted for a blush-pink coat and paired it with tonal suede knee-high boots, a small clutch, and statement floral earrings. —Wwd Staff, WWD, 15 Feb. 2025

The bohemian spirit of Saint Laurent’s show, inspired by Yves himself and his muses, brings glamour to life with soft suede bombers paired with long skirts, soft voluminous blouses, lace and tiered ruffle skirts and dresses. —Talia Abbas, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025

In both photos, Guilfoyle donned a pair of tight, red leggings, suede knee-high boots and a chic cropped black fur jacket, the Daily Mail reported. —Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French gants de Suède Swedish gloves

First Known Use

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1921, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

suede

noun

variants also suède

ˈswād

1

: leather rubbed on one side to produce a velvety surface

2

: a cloth fabric that looks and feels like suede

Etymology

Noun

from French gants de Suède "Swedish gloves," from Suède "Sweden"