suede

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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

Here’s for making the case that the suede iteration will become a permanent collection piece, too. —Madeline Fass, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024

Brands from Old Navy to Gucci have introduced burgundy into their fall collections, showing faux suede outerwear, lush sweaters and trendy footwear. —Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

On November 2, the model was spotted giving a relatively simple ’fit some rodeo flair with a striking pair of cowboy boots and a stunning suede shoulder bag with fringe and silver-rivet details. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024

From shoes to coats and purses, suede’s earthy look and buttery-soft feel is the fashion world’s current go-to choice for cold weather styles. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024

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"