adjective
- having the tough, flexible texture of leather
- having skin that is tough and wrinkled from age or exposure
Examples
- The old sailor had leathery hands from years of working with ropes.
- The steak was overcooked and had a leathery texture.
- Her leathery skin showed decades of working outdoors in the sun.
- The leaves felt leathery and waxy to the touch.
- After hours in the oven, the chicken breast became tough and leathery.
- The plant’s leathery foliage helped it survive in the desert climate.