Cool MateLeather
UK /["/ˈleðə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈleðər/"]/
Definition
material made by removing the hair or fur from animal skins and preserving the skins using special processes
In simple words: A strong material made from animal skin.
Examples
- a **leather jacket**
- The soles are made of leather.
- a leather-bound book
- I'm looking for a pair of boots in dark brown leather.
- Each volume is bound in genuine leather.
- The leather has been treated with wax.
- a coat made from buffalo leather
- a cracked leather belt
- a biker in black leathers
- to ride hell for leather
Usage notes
Commonly used when discussing clothing, furniture, or accessories. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it when referring to synthetic alternatives.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'leather' jacket, smooth and stylish on a bike ride.
Collocations
- thick
- thin
- soft
- tan
- treat
- polish
- crack
- belt
- boots
- chaps
- in leather
- in leathers
- thick
- thin
- soft
- tan
- treat
- polish
- crack
- belt
- boots
- chaps
- in leather
- in leathers
Synonyms
- hide
- skin
- fur
- buckskin
- chamois
Antonyms
- synthetic
- plastic
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'pleather', which is fake leather.
- Using 'leathers' as a plural for multiple pieces instead of items made of leather.
- Mispronouncing it as 'leth-er' instead of 'leather'.