suedecloth

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noun

A soft fabric that mimics the texture and appearance of suede, but is made instead from synthetic or natural fibres like polyester and rayon.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

nounsuedecloth (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA soft fabric that mimics the texture and appearance of suede, but is made instead from synthetic or natural fibres like polyester and rayon.

Origin

From suede (“a type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories”) + cloth.

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APA

suedecloth. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suedecloth

MLA

“suedecloth.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suedecloth. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “suedecloth,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/suedecloth.

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