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Definition of suede

suede

/sweɪd/
suede

Plural:suedes
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Past Simple:sueded
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Past Participle:sueded
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Present Participle:sueding
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suede Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Made of suede, or having a soft, napped texture resembling suede.

Example

"She paired her new jeans with a stylish suede jacket for the autumn weather."

• noun

1

Leather finished with a soft, napped surface, typically made from the underside of the skin of sheep, calves, or pigs.

Example

"The upholsterer recommended using artificial suede for the sofa because it is more stain-resistant than the real material."


2

A garment or pair of shoes made from suede leather.

Example

"He was careful not to step in the puddles while wearing his blue suedes."

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• verb

1

To manufacture or finish a piece of leather or textile so that it has a soft, napped surface.

Example

"The manufacturer sueded the heavy cotton fabric to make it feel softer against the skin."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from the French phrase 'gants de Suède', literally translating to 'gloves of Sweden', originally referring to soft leather gloves imported from Sweden to France in the 19th century.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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