suede

1 of 2

noun

ˈswād 

variants or less commonly suède

1

: leather with a napped surface

2

: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede

suede

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verb

sueded; sueding

transitive verb

: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)

intransitive verb

: to give cloth or leather a suede finish

Examples of suede in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Ugg Tasman Slippers The Ugg Tasman slippers are definitely a favorite for this shopping writer, thanks to their cozy fleece lining and soft suede finish. —Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025

The model owns dozens of Hermès bags yet continually shelves them on behalf of Manu Atelier’s Le Cambon 40, a spacious suede style that Katie Holmes has also adopted as her emotional-support tote. —Kelsey Stiegman, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2025

For instance, Eva Longoria opted for a rich suede maxi skirt for a recent appearance on Good Morning America in New York City. —Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025

Wear them with a batwing sweater and suede boots for an ultra ultra-casual or with a pair of heeled boots for a night out. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French gants de Suède Swedish gloves

First Known Use

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1921, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

suede

noun

variants also suède

ˈswād

1

: leather rubbed on one side to produce a velvety surface

2

: a cloth fabric that looks and feels like suede

Etymology

Noun

from French gants de Suède "Swedish gloves," from Suède "Sweden"