suede

1 of 2

noun

ˈswād 

variants or less commonly suède

1

: leather with a napped surface

2

: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede

suede

2 of 2

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 double-breasted jacket and corduroy suit allude to traditional menswear while maintaining modern ease with denim trousers and bomber jackets in suede. —Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025

The silhouette contains a suede upper, pointed toe, rounded vamp and stiletto heel. —Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 25 May 2025

As in 2022, Princess Kate accessorized the dress with nude, suede pumps and a yellow clutch, as well as a matching Philip Treacy hat, which features a floral detail under the brim. —Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 21 May 2025

She was photographed in a high necked, sleeveless cream top with a beige suede mini skirt, and a chocolate brown jacket, pairing the look with some Alexander McQueen spring summer 2003 boots. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 May 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

Rhymes for suede

• aid
• aide
• bade
• blade
• braid
• clade
• dade
• fade
• flayed
• fraid
• frayed
• gade

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"