Suede Definition & Meaning

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suede American [sweyd] / sweɪd / Or suède

noun

1. kid or other leather finished with a soft, napped surface, on the flesh side or on the outer side after removal of a thin outer layer.

2. Also called suede cloth. a fabric with a napped surface suggesting this.

verb (used with object)

sueded, sueding

1. to treat so as to raise a nap on (leather, cloth, etc.).

verb (used without object)

sueded, sueding

1. to raise a nap on leather, cloth, etc.

suede British / sweɪd /

noun

1. 1. a leather finished with a fine velvet-like nap, usually on the flesh side of the skin or hide, produced by abrasive action

   2. ( as modifier )

      a suede coat

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Etymology

Origin of suede

1855–60; < French ( gants de ) Suède (gloves from) Sweden

Example Sentences

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I’d swapped handbags for the season — a slouchy straw tote with a teak handle traded for a forest-green suede pouch — and my wallet, apparently, hadn’t gotten the memo.

From Salon

Above, the microfiber suede headliner stops only for the immensity of the glass roof.

From The Wall Street Journal

And because she’s a more advanced model, her look evokes an individuality, a sense that she and her owner could kiki about fashion and try on those black suede boots.

From Los Angeles Times

The Downtown pair is dressed in pink suede while the Uptown pair is clad in polished black leather.

From Los Angeles Times

Newly introduced in suede for fall, the Prada Buckle handbag is timeless, guaranteed to look better with age, and quite possibly the last bag you’ll ever need to buy.

From Los Angeles Times

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