snakeskin

noun

snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
Synonyms of snakeskinnext
: leather prepared from the skin of a snake

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Adidas put Bad Bunny in its World Cup ad and a $160 F50 sneaker on shelves, then handed its Predator boot to Hermès designer Grace Wales Bonner, who produced a $350 snakeskin version. Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Faux snakeskin takes the place of the woven Kevlar panel that usually defines the model, while the long mudguard beneath is rendered in black nubuck. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 This trendy Kate Spade shoulder bag is currently over half off for Prime Day, and is available in a whopping 18 colors and patterns, including a chic citron snakeskin. Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Larroude’s best-selling Biarritz style, which features a metallic toe accent, comes in a a bunch of colors combos including this fun tan and light blue snakeskin one. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snakeskin

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snakeskin was in 1825

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

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snakeskin

noun
snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: the skin of a snake or leather made from it

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