nubuck

noun

nu·​buck ˈn(y)ü-ˌbək How to pronounce nubuck (audio)
often attributive
: a soft sueded leather

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The upper feature natural nubuck leather and the midsole a compressed EVA foam and carbon fiber shank. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 Theresa is also seasoned in the care requirements for various shoe materials, including leather, nubuck, suede, canvas, and rubber. Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025 Keep in Mind The nubuck leather is less durable than other leathers. Cushy and comfortable, this couch is incredibly cozy thanks to the suede-like French nubuck material. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025 Built with supple nubuck leather, ultra-durable nylon, and waterproof Gore-Tex liners, these boots are abrasion-resistant and keep feet protected in both cold and wet environments. Lindsey Olander, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2023 See All Example Sentences for nubuck

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from nu- (alteration of new entry 1) + buck entry 1

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubuck was in 1912

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubuck. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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