nubuck
8.0
Made from soft leather that has a velvety surface
- adjective
- /ˈnuːbʌk/
- Specialized
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nubuck
- She wore a stylish nubuck coat that felt incredibly soft to the touch.
Examples
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His nubuck bag was both durable and elegant, perfect for daily use.
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The designer chose nubuck material for the new line of shoes.
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These shoes are made of nubuck leather.
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I love the feel of nubuck on my jacket.
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The sofa was upholstered in nubuck, providing a luxurious and soft texture.
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She decided to buy a nubuck wallet because of its elegant finish.
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His new shoes were crafted from nubuck, making them comfortable and stylish.
Synonyms
sueded
vsnubuck
5.3
A soft, velvet-like surface that feels slightly fuzzy to the touch
refers to a particular leather type rather than a general treated surface
How Soft
Surface Forms
nubuck positive
Etymology
Nubuck as an adjective comes from the leather name nubuck, itself from older newbuck made of new 'new' and buck 'deer skin'. So nubuck describes something that has the same soft, velvety surface as that leather today.