patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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The actor wore a black suited look with a button-down shirt and coordinated patent leather shoes.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Franco Sarto Carolynn Tassel Loafers For something more formal, grab these Franco Sarto loafers that have a chunkier sole, a shiny patent leather exterior, and classic tassel detailing to boot.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The shoes: a 14-inch, lace-up heeled Timberland boot, crafted from electric blue patent leather and finished with a silver double-form padded collar.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Photo: Getty Images As for her outfit, Gomez paired an oversized maroon patent leather jacket with a brown sheer top and chocolate-hued satin pointed pumps.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
Franco Sarto Carolynn Tassel Loafers For something more formal, grab these Franco Sarto loafers that have a chunkier sole, a shiny patent leather exterior, and classic tassel detailing to boot.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The shoes: a 14-inch, lace-up heeled Timberland boot, crafted from electric blue patent leather and finished with a silver double-form padded collar.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Photo: Getty Images As for her outfit, Gomez paired an oversized maroon patent leather jacket with a brown sheer top and chocolate-hued satin pointed pumps.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˌpat-ᵊn(t)-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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