pleather
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4.4
- noun
- /ˈplɛðər/
- Informal
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cuero sintético
- I've had to change out of my pleather trousers because it's blooming warm.
- pleather seats
- pleather chair
- pleather pants
And yes, before you ask, it is pleather not real.
- And yes, before you ask, it is pleather not real.
Examples
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And yes, before you ask, it is pleather not real.
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And yes, before you ask, it is pleather not real.
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Oh my gosh, I notice you never wear pleather button downs.
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That place was full of pleather and cologne.
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It's like pleather and it's studded and it says Barbie all over it.
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We also rented the shoes, which were white pleather booties that you can't see, which is a shame.
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I had been admiring the sofas with the mixture of leather, pleather, and fabric, and the one featured was half the price of 'R & F.'
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And tight maroon pleather trousers are tucked into a pair of light-brown, knee-high boots.
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She adores anything pleather, leopard, and neon—sometimes all at once.
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She bought a stylish pleather jacket to wear in the fall.
Synonyms
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5.2
A material made from plastic that looks like leather
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3.5
A material made to look and feel like real leather
Covered with a leather-like material used on furniture and jackets
A strong, light man-made material that looks like leather
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pleather comes from blending plastic and leather, so it literally means 'plastic leather'. So, the word refers to a fake leather material made from plastic, which is why people use pleather for items like bags and sofas when they want a cheaper, leather-like surface.