# patent leather

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Leather that has been given a high-gloss, shiny finish.

## Etymology
So named because the category began with patented formulations for tanning and finishing; for more, see Wikipedia at patent leather § History.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/patent-leather