variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
sueded; sueding
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
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Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Nothing screams fall as much as suede, and the luxurious material is available in the same warm colors as the leather 454 bag.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Melania, meanwhile, donned a tan suede jacket and white trousers.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Kidmi Suede Clogs Similar in appearance to the traditional Birkenstock clogs, this suede Kidmi pair boasts a significantly more affordable price point while still providing arch support and style.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The neutral colors and mixed leather-suede upper can be worn with a navy suit ( like the actress opted for) or a pair of baggy jeans and a T-shirt for a more relaxed look.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Nothing screams fall as much as suede, and the luxurious material is available in the same warm colors as the leather 454 bag.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Melania, meanwhile, donned a tan suede jacket and white trousers.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Kidmi Suede Clogs Similar in appearance to the traditional Birkenstock clogs, this suede Kidmi pair boasts a significantly more affordable price point while still providing arch support and style.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for suede
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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