leather

leath-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Material made from animal skin that has been treated and preserved.

  2. 2.

    Made of leather.

  3. 3.

    Articles made of leather, especially clothing.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    tough as leather — very tough and durable
  • •
    hell for leather — at great speed
  • •
    leather-bound — (of a book) with a leather cover

Related words

Antonyms: fabric, synthetic
See also: hide, skin, suede
Synonyms: hide, skin, suede

Etymology

From Old English leþer ("leather, skin"), from Proto-Germanic leþrą. Related to Dutch leder and German Leder.