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suede

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sweɪd/

suede means: Soft leather with a slightly rough, furry surface, used for shoes, clothes, and bags.

noun

SOFT LEATHERB2

Soft leather with a slightly rough, furry surface, used for shoes, clothes, and bags.

  • The bag is made of suede.
  • Rain left marks on my suede shoes.
  • Use a soft brush to clean the suede.

Common phrases: brown suede, suede boots, made of suede

adjective

LEATHER MATERIALB2

Made from soft leather that has a slightly rough, furry surface.

  • She wore a suede jacket.
  • His suede boots need cleaning.
  • Are these gloves suede?

Common phrases: suede jacket, suede shoes, suede gloves

verb

TREAT LEATHERC2

To rub leather so that it develops a soft, slightly furry surface.

  • Workers suede the leather with special equipment.
  • The hide was sueded before it was dyed.
  • This machine can suede both sides of the leather.

Common phrases: suede leather, suede a hide

TREAT FABRICC2

To rub fabric so that tiny fibers rise and make its surface feel soft.

  • The factory suedes cotton for a softer feel.
  • This fabric has been sueded on one side.
  • They use rollers to suede the cloth.

Similar words: brush, nap

Common phrases: suede fabric, suede cotton

Questions about suede

What does suede mean?

Soft leather with a slightly rough, furry surface, used for shoes, clothes, and bags.

What is suede in other languages?

Türkçe: süet · Español: ante · Français: daim · Deutsch: Wildleder · Italiano: camoscio · 日本語: スエード

How do you pronounce suede?

It is pronounced /sweɪd/.

How do you use suede in a sentence?

The bag is made of suede. Rain left marks on my suede shoes.

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