suede

"Suede" is a specific type of material, and in English it has one main meaning with a couple of related uses — as a noun describing the material itself, and as an adjective to describe things made from it.

1nounsoft leather material

Suede is a type of soft, slightly fuzzy leather. It is made from the inner side of animal skin (usually lamb, calf, or deer). Unlike regular leather, which is smooth and shiny, suede has a gentle, velvety texture. You will often see it used to make shoes, jackets, bags, and gloves.

fashion, materials · Modern, widely used

She bought a beautiful pair of suede boots for the winter.

His jacket was made of soft brown suede.

Suede is harder to clean than regular leather because it absorbs water easily.

2adjectivemade of or resembling suede

When you use 'suede' before a noun, it describes something that is made from suede material, or something that looks and feels like suede. Think of it the same way you would say 'a leather bag' or 'a cotton shirt' — 'suede' tells you what the item is made of.

fashion, everyday language · Modern, widely used

He was wearing a suede jacket and dark jeans.

I found a suede couch at the furniture store — it felt incredibly soft.

These suede gloves will keep your hands warm in cold weather.