Leather is a strong material made by treating animal skins. People use leather to make items like shoes, bags, and jackets.
This jacket is made of leather.
I have leather shoes that are very soft.
Leather is often used to cover furniture to make it look nice and last a long time. It can be soft and comfortable to sit on.
The sofa is covered in soft leather.
They bought a leather chair for the office.
Sometimes 'leather' means a strong hit or punishment. People say it to talk about getting hurt by someone or something.
He got the leather from the teacher.
I took the leather for breaking the rules.
To 'leather' means to hit something with a lot of force. It is often used for strong physical actions.
The storm leathered the windows all night.
They leathered the ball across the field.
People use leather to make jackets, boots, and other clothes. Leather clothes can look nice and protect you from cold or rain.
He wore a leather jacket to the party.
Leather boots are good for hiking.
Many sports use leather for gloves or balls because it is strong and lasts long. It helps players hold or kick the ball better.
The baseball glove is made of leather.
The football has a leather cover.
Fresh animal skin before full treatment is sometimes called leather. It is prepared in special ways to make leather products.
The tanner bought fresh leather from the farm.
Leather is often dried before use.
