suede
noun
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variants:
or less commonly suède
Definition of suede
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
suede
verb
sueded;
sueding
Definition of suede (Entry 2 of 2)
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
Examples of suede in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
All of the styles are, of course, made of Uggs’s signature suede and sheepskin. — Teen Vogue, "Eckhaus Latta and Ugg Released the Campaign for Their Autumn Winter 2019 Collaboration," 7 Aug. 2019 The other side of the apartment serves as the entertainment hub, with a walnut-and-suede paneled billiards room and bar, high-gloss lacquered office, and great room. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Inside an Unconventionally Glam Family Home in Chicago’s Historic Palmolive Building," 30 Apr. 2019 The chairs themselves are a modern shape, but leather and suede push the rustic feel. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Meet Dan Vickery, The Winner of Bravo's Best Room Wins Episode Seven," 13 June 2019 Kate pulled her hair back in a ponytail and wore an olive-green jacket and sweater over a white blouse with a frilly collar, plus black leggings and suede hiking boots. — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Will & Kate visit farm country, try their hands at shearing squirming sheep," 11 June 2019 But which of the five men have both the acting and musical chops to sport Presley's blue suede shoes? — Ellise Shafer, Billboard, "Who Can Be Elvis? Music Moments From Harry Styles, Miles Teller & More Up to Star in Baz Luhrmann Biopic," 2 July 2019 The auction also features a pair of size 9 Nike Air Jordan II blue suede Derek Jeter shoes, made to commemorate the New York Yankee icon’s 2014 retirement. — Washington Post, "Collectable sneakers on auction at Sotheby’s in New York," 12 July 2019 And it wasn't limited to his suede gloves, silk ascots and colorful puffer coats. — Christopher Wynn, Dallas News, "Derrill Osborn, former Neiman Marcus fashion executive, collector and Dallas style icon, dies at 76," 3 July 2019 This choice also allows buyers to cover the three-spoke steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls in faux suede. — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, "The 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport Adds Style and a Hybrid Model," 21 May 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The signature suede classic and limited shades of the pointe flat can also be made to measure starting at $275. — Nerissa Pacio Itchon, San Francisco Chronicle, "Margaux pop-up elevates flats for SF women," 1 Feb. 2018 BUY NOW: Suede penny loafers ($625) by Tod's, mrporter.com For Bad Scuffs, Use a Knife Scuffs on suede are generally nothing more than a spot on the grain that has gotten too matted down. — Scott Christian, Esquire, "The Right Way to Keep Your Suede Shoes Clean," 9 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'suede.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for suede
suede
noun
English Language Learners Definition of suede
: soft leather that has been rubbed on one side to make a surface that looks and feels like velvet
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suede
noun
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Kids Definition of suede
: leather tanned and rubbed so that it is soft and has a nap
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