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Leather

noun
/ˈleð.ər/

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
A material made from the skin of an animal, usually treated and used to make clothing, shoes, or furniture.

Example Sentences

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

He bought a leather jacket for winter.

Example Expressions

tough as leather

Synonyms

hide, skin, pelt, suede, material
Entry 1
hide, skin, pelt
Entry 2
hide, skin, suede, material

Antonyms

fabric, cloth, synthetic
Entry 1
fabric, cloth, synthetic
Entry 2
fabric, cloth

Collocations

leather goods, genuine leather, leather jacket, leather shoes, leather bag, leather belt
Entry 1
leather goods, genuine leather, leather jacket
Entry 2
leather jacket, leather shoes, leather bag, leather belt

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