Leather
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Material made from the skin of an animal, typically cattle, that has been tanned or otherwise treated to preserve it. Leather is used for clothing, furniture, and various goods.
“The antique sofa was upholstered in rich brown leather that had aged beautifully.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlɛðə/
Syllables
leath·er
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Wordle
Contains L-E-A-T-H-E-R with two E's; the -THER ending pattern is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; the H (4 points) adds value to this common material word
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