leatherette

[ leth-uh-ret ]

noun

1. a material constructed of paper or cloth and finished to simulate the grain, color, and texture of leather.

leatherette

/ ˌlɛðəˈrɛt /

noun

1. an imitation leather made from paper, cloth, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of leatherette¹

1875–80; formerly a trademark; leather, -ette

Example Sentences

When she did go out with a neighbor, her “local” was a bar with sticky leatherette banquettes, notorious because the cops had arrested a murderer there.

From Los Angeles Times

The Iskur is a black, leatherette chair with green stitching along the seams that features built-in, adjustable lumbar support.

From The Verge

The Cloud Core Wireless has a mostly aluminum frame with leatherette cushions on the headband and earcups.

From The Verge

You could have landed lower “S” trims that lack the leatherette seats and have steering wheels in the $20,000 range, and with the federal $7,500 incentive, it could go even lower.

From The Verge

The replaceable ear cushions use memory foam for better extended comfort, and the leatherette headband didn’t cause any aching or dull pain on my large head, even during lengthy listening sessions.

From The Verge