patent leather
noun
pat·ent leather
ˈpa-tᵊn(t)- 
British usually ˈpā-
: a leather with a hard smooth glossy surface
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It was styled on the runway with a low and loose striped track pant (Look 24) and patent leather Reva ballet flats, reissued exclusively for the site.
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Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
The bold additions continued with bright red patent leather pumps and a dazzling diamond necklace that hung between her chest.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 May 2025
It was styled on the runway with a low and loose striped track pant (Look 24) and patent leather Reva ballet flats, reissued exclusively for the site.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
Reynolds sported a sophisticated black tuxedo with black patent leather loafers.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patent leather
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“Patent leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patent%20leather. Accessed 19 May. 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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