the skin of an animal, with the hair removed, prepared for use by tanning or a similar process designed to preserve it against decay and make it pliable or supple when dry.
an article made of this material.
stirrup leather.
adjective
pertaining to, made of, or resembling leather: leather processing; leather upholstery.
Slang. catering to or patronized by customers who typically wear leather clothing, often as a means of signaling interest in or preference for sadomasochistic sexual activity.
verb (used with object)
to cover or furnish with leather.
Informal. to beat with a leather strap.
Origin of leather
before 1000; Middle English lether,Old English lether- (in compounds); cognate with Dutch, German leder,Old Norse lethr, MIr lethar skin, leather, Welsh lledr,Middle Breton lezr leather
Companies like MycoWorks and Modern Meadow both have alternative leather products in the works.
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Barton also makes bands in leather and canvas so you can mix up band material if you like.
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There’s a cherry red version for $50 more, and a $400 leather case in case you want to make your consumption even more conspicuous.
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The retro design of these headphones is an immediate attention-grabber—the brown leather and steel combination is an absolute winner.
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This leather-bound journal is the perfect gift for those writers that are longing to explore a different era.
These notebooks are excellent gifts|PopSci Commerce Team|September 28, 2020|Popular Science
With every stroke, her leather boot creaked under the weight of her leg.
Dungeons and Genital Clamps: Inside a Legendary BDSM Chateau|Ian Frisch|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Poking out of the shiny gold pages is a “distinctive silk marker”—also gold—which “complements the color of the leather.”
Rand Paul’s Many Leather-Bound Books|Olivia Nuzzi|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Now get on your knees and crawl,” he demanded with the slap of a leather horse crop against the palm of his hand.
Whip It: Secrets of a Dominatrix|Justin Jones|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When he goes to the doctor, he sees another leatherman—former International Mr. Leather, Dr. Tony Mills.
Coming Out Kinky to Your Doctor, in Black and Blue|Heather Boerner|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Leather bonnets that marked the early 19th century gave way to styled hair and lavishly veiled hats of the 20th century.
The Best-Dressed Way to Say Goodbye|Justin Jones|October 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The buffalo skin is taken, as before observed, from the cows only, as the leather of the bulls is too heavy.
Travels in the Interior of North America, Part I, (Being Chapters I-XV of the London Edition, 1843)|Alexander Philipp Maximilian, Prince of Wied
Another form of knife suitable for paring the edges of leather is shown at fig. 60, B.
Bookbinding, and the Care of Books|Douglas Cockerell
On some leather the water, if it comes through, leaves a stain.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
I saw that he had disengaged the leather straps which ran round it, pulling them clear of their loops.
The Adventures of Harry Revel|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Another method of reinforcing the leather defence has been named the Trellice coat.
Armour & Weapons|Charles John Ffoulkes
British Dictionary definitions for leather
leather
/ (ˈlɛðə) /
noun
a material consisting of the skin of an animal made smooth and flexible by tanning, removing the hair, etc
(as modifier)leather goods Related adjectives: coriaceous, leathern
(plural)leather clothes, esp as worn by motorcyclists
the flap of a dog's ear
verb(tr)
to cover with leather
to whip with or as if with a leather strap
Word Origin for leather
Old English lether- (in compound words); related to Old High German leder, Old Norse lethr-