leatherette

[ leth-uh-ret ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a material constructed of paper or cloth and finished to simulate the grain, color, and texture of leather.

leatherette

/ ˌlɛðəˈrɛt /

1875–80; formerly a trademark; leather, -ette

These plates were accompanied by explanatory text, and issued in a leatherette case, price 10s.

"If you give in, your chances for re-election ain't worth a leatherette," Yarpe said to the sheriff.

Leatherette tears easily, and lacks both tenacity and smoothness.

Next procure a piece of leatherette about twelve inches in diameter, or large enough to cover the opening of the pan.

A real pocket atlas 53-1/2 inches, 96 pages, leatherette covers.

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