leatherwork

noun

leath·​er·​work ˈle-t͟hər-ˌwərk How to pronounce leatherwork (audio)
: articles made of leather

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Sisters are encouraged to develop a personal craft, such as leatherwork, calligraphy, embroidery, or making rosaries, soap, candles, or icons. Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 In Mediators, where identity plays a common theme, LA artist Justin Favela reinterprets the piñata, and Chicago’s Norman Teague pays homage to African carving and leatherwork traditions. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024 There are subtle equestrian touches, too, such as Ralph Lauren stirrup sconces, custom trophy lamps, and custom leatherwork on throw pillows reminiscent of a bridle and reins. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 Small classes of six students experience a hands-on emphasis on various disciplines from corsetry, leatherwork and tailoring to millinery, fabric dyeing and costume cutting. Cathy Whitlock, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for leatherwork

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leatherwork was in 1855

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“Leatherwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leatherwork. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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