leatherwork

noun

leath·​er·​work ˈle-t͟hər-ˌwərk How to pronounce leatherwork (audio)
: articles made of leather

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This includes brands like Frank Clegg; founded in 1970’s the leatherworks company has been handcrafting everything from wallets to luggage; handbags to briefcases for decades. Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026 The event will also include Native American artisan vendors selling things like jewelry, flutes, moccasins, beading accessories, leatherworks, pottery, dream catchers and food trucks. Richard Guzman, Daily News, 19 Mar. 2026 Ugg to the precision leatherwork at Saint Laurent — proving that accessories are once again the soul of storytelling. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leatherwork

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leatherwork was in 1855

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“Leatherwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherwork. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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