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Definition of leatherette

leatherette

/ˌlɛð.ɚˈɛt/
leath · er · ette
Plural:leatherettes
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leatherette Lexical Profile

leatherette Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A synthetic material, typically made of plastic-coated fabric or treated paper, manufactured to resemble genuine leather and used for upholstery, bookbinding, and clothing.

Example

"The diner booths were upholstered in bright red leatherette that was easy to wipe clean."

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• Rhymes for leatherette

• Nearby Words

leatherback sea turtle
leatherback turtle
leatherbound
leatherette
leatherleaf mahonia
leatherlike
leatherneck

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century by combining 'leather' with the French-derived suffix '-ette', which is used commercially to denote an imitation material.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leatherette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leatherette
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