leathery
adjective
leath·ery
ˈle-t͟hə-rē 
ˈlet͟h-rē
: resembling, characteristic of, or suggestive of leather
a leathery face
a leathery aroma
Examples of leathery in a Sentence
the old farmer's leathery, brown skin
the leathery meat served in the cafeteria drove many of us to start bringing our own lunches
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Inside the leathery shell, clusters of pomegranate seeds shine like ruby prisms.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
City Glam uses coatings and finishes to add matte, leathery effects.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
The Jamaican pour is drier, citrus-laced, with a leathery finish—structured, not sweet.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Inside the leathery shell, clusters of pomegranate seeds shine like ruby prisms.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
City Glam uses coatings and finishes to add matte, leathery effects.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
The Jamaican pour is drier, citrus-laced, with a leathery finish—structured, not sweet.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for leathery
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“Leathery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leathery. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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leathery
adjective
leath·ery
ˈlet͟h-(ə-)rē
: resembling leather in appearance or quality : tough
a leathery face
leathery leaves
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