What does SUEDE mean?

Definition of Suede

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• a type of leather with a soft, napped surface
• to give a suede-like finish to a fabric or leather

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /swed/
• UK: /sweɪd/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "suede" comes from the French word "gants de Suède" which means "gloves from Sweden". Suede is a type of leather that has a soft, napped surface. It is often used to make shoes, clothing, and accessories. The verb "suede" is used to describe the process of giving a fabric or leather a suede-like finish.

5. Synonyms:

• brushed leather
• fuzzy leather
• napa leather

6. Related Words:

• leather
• velvet
• wool

7. Example Sentences:

• The shoes were made of soft suede.
• She decided to suede her leather jacket to give it a new look.