suede
1 of 2noun
ˈswād 
variants or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
suede
2 of 2verb
sueded; sueding
transitive verb
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
intransitive verb
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2022 These slip-on loafers are made of 100% leather and have a suede sole. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 Between the suede straps and the padded sole, this sandal is both polished and comfortable. Tiffany Dodson And Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 June 2022 The best thing about these suede and leather slippers is the variety — there are 34 styles to choose from, from a basic brown to a fun leopard print. Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2021 The set includes a suede pouch, a stunning display box and a custom mantra card. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Veja also offers chunkier suede styles, a retro option Jennifer Garner wears on repeat. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 Her husband kept it casual in a pair of tan slacks to go with his white tee and matching beige-and-white suede Vans. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 One case held several pairs of suede leggings and a few pairs of children’s moccasins. Dana Hedgpeth, Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2022 Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 1 Mar. 2022 The seats are comfortable and stylish, and the Ocean's headliner looks similar to suede roof linings popular on modern luxury cars. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2021 From sleek cross-trainers to suede sneakers, stay comfortable in a fresh pair of kicks. NBC News, 22 June 2020 The performance suede leather and mesh is waterproof and breathable. Outdoor Life, 13 May 2020 The signature suede classic and limited shades of the pointe flat can also be made to measure starting at $275. Nerissa Pacio Itchon, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2018 BUY NOW: Suede penny loafers ($625) by Tod's, mrporter.comFor Bad Scuffs, Use a KnifeScuffs on suede are generally nothing more than a spot on the grain that has gotten too matted down. Scott Christian, Esquire, 9 Aug. 2017 See More
Noun
Take a page out of her style book with a tan suede pair with a convenient zipper and tassle. Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 22 Aug. 2022 These slip-on loafers are made of 100% leather and have a suede sole. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 Between the suede straps and the padded sole, this sandal is both polished and comfortable. Tiffany Dodson And Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 June 2022 The best thing about these suede and leather slippers is the variety — there are 34 styles to choose from, from a basic brown to a fun leopard print. Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2021 The set includes a suede pouch, a stunning display box and a custom mantra card. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Veja also offers chunkier suede styles, a retro option Jennifer Garner wears on repeat. Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 29 July 2022 Her husband kept it casual in a pair of tan slacks to go with his white tee and matching beige-and-white suede Vans. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 One case held several pairs of suede leggings and a few pairs of children’s moccasins. Dana Hedgpeth, Anchorage Daily News, 17 July 2022 Verb
Within the first release from the capsule collection, suede high-heels are constructed with bold contrast colors and eye-catching seam lines that were both inspired by Self’s play, Sounding Board. Greg Emmanuel, Essence, 1 Mar. 2022 The seats are comfortable and stylish, and the Ocean's headliner looks similar to suede roof linings popular on modern luxury cars. Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 17 Nov. 2021 From sleek cross-trainers to suede sneakers, stay comfortable in a fresh pair of kicks. NBC News, 22 June 2020 The performance suede leather and mesh is waterproof and breathable. Outdoor Life, 13 May 2020 The signature suede classic and limited shades of the pointe flat can also be made to measure starting at $275. Nerissa Pacio Itchon, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Feb. 2018 BUY NOW: Suede penny loafers ($625) by Tod's, mrporter.comFor Bad Scuffs, Use a KnifeScuffs on suede are generally nothing more than a spot on the grain that has gotten too matted down. Scott Christian, Esquire, 9 Aug. 2017 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
French gants de Suède Swedish gloves
First Known Use
Noun
1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1921, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Kids Definition
suede
noun
ˈswād
: leather tanned and rubbed so that it is soft and has a nap
suede
noun
as in nubuck
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