variants
or less commonly suède
1
: leather with a napped surface
2
: a fabric finished with a nap to simulate suede
sueded; sueding
: to give a suede finish or nap to (a fabric or leather)
: to give cloth or leather a suede finish
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Prada’s ultralight take on the trend, crafted with recycled nylon, is made more interesting by its purposefully distressed suede trim and its rich blue hue.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
This retro feeling is seen especially in the sneakers department, where suede brown runners have a nostalgic, ’70s charm.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Choose from denim to raffia, canvas to cotton velvet, sleek performance suede to sweet gingham linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The upper section is fabric and suede, and the sole is leather to prevent slipping.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Prada’s ultralight take on the trend, crafted with recycled nylon, is made more interesting by its purposefully distressed suede trim and its rich blue hue.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2025
This retro feeling is seen especially in the sneakers department, where suede brown runners have a nostalgic, ’70s charm.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Choose from denim to raffia, canvas to cotton velvet, sleek performance suede to sweet gingham linen.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Suede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suede. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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