Leather is a common word most often used for a durableable to last a long time without breaking or wearing out material made from treatedprocessed or prepared in a special way before use animal skin. It can also be used as a verb in a more specific sense, meaning to whiphit someone or something with a flexible strap or cord or strike with a leather strap.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈlɛðɚ/
Easy pronunciation: LETH-er (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Noun meaning: treated animal skin used as a strong material.
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Leather Meaning
a strong material made from treated animal skin
Part of speech: noun
Definition: animal skin that has been treated to make it smooth, flexible, and durable
Example: She bought a jacket made of black leather.
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Other Meanings of Leather
Meaning 2
to hit someone or something with a leather strap
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to whip or strike with a leather strap
Example: He was lethered with a strap.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use leather to mean any tough fabric, but it specifically refers to treated animal skin.
- The verb leather is rare and should not be confused with the noun leather.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does leather mean?
Leather usually means a strong, flexible material made from treated animal skin.
What is a synonym for leather?
For the noun, there isn’t a perfect everyday synonym. In context, people may use words like hide, but it is not exactly the same thing.
Is leather a noun or a verb?
Leather is most commonly a noun, but it can also be a verb meaning to whip or strike with a leather strap.
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