snakeskin

noun

snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: leather prepared from the skin of a snake

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The snakeskin leather stripes represent luxury and Atlanta’s high-end influence, while a peach on the tongue and a map of Atlanta on the insole nod to the city’s neighborhoods. Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Try out snakeskin with Dries Van Noten and Wales Bonner, or a playful cow print with Adidas. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025 And, depending on the occasion, slip into a pair of fringe heels or snakeskin mules. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Then, in September, Swifties spotted Easter eggs in Swift’s snakeskin boots, charm necklace, and plaid skirts. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snakeskin

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snakeskin was in 1825

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“Snakeskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snakeskin. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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snakeskin

noun
snake·​skin ˈsnāk-ˌskin How to pronounce snakeskin (audio)
: the skin of a snake or leather made from it

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