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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If plain ballet flats feel a little too safe, this snakeskin Mary Jane is a nice middle ground. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 Kallmeyer’s roomy canvas tote makes for a chic work bag, while Khaite’s snakeskin-effect low-heel pumps add total polish. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 11 May 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 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

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 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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