snakeskin

noun

snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: leather prepared from the skin of a snake

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More decorations, including nods to wildlife, beer, and area distilleries, can be seen around the place, outfitted with wooden booths that have cushions with a red snakeskin look. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024 Conservancy of Southwest Florida With the snakeskin sneakers, the eco-minded brand also saw an opportunity to cast an educational spotlight on the Everglades’ vulnerable ecosystem. Victoria Malloy, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024 Lestat rolls up in a Brat (Prince) green snakeskin and feather jacket and attitude to match, shooing away the makeup person (doesn’t need it) and tampering with the camera (and Daniel?) with his vampire magic. Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 29 July 2024 Amazon Essentials Women's Belice Ballet Flats The no. 1 best-seller in Women’s Flats, this snakeskin design adds a playful pattern to your wardrobe while remaining versatile. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snakeskin 

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of snakeskin was in 1825

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“Snakeskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snakeskin. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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snakeskin

noun
snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: the skin of a snake or leather made from it

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