leatherette

noun

leath·​er·​ette ˌle-t͟hə-ˈret How to pronounce leatherette (audio)
often attributive
: imitation leather

Examples of leatherette in a Sentence

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My biggest issue is the faux leather across the back and sides of the SoftWeave Plus and Neo Hybrid leatherette models, a flaw cat owners need to be aware of. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026 Interestingly, and smartly, Subaru offers leatherette in the Premium model; cloth seats are not an option. Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2026 Premium interior finishes such Nappa leather with contrast piping are standard on upper trims; leatherette is standard on the entry model. Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leatherette

Word History

Etymology

from Leatherette, a trademark

First Known Use

circa 1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leatherette was circa 1879

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“Leatherette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherette. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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