1. an artificial material made to look and feel like leather

Examples

• The car seats were covered in black leatherette.
• She bought a leatherette jacket that looked expensive but cost much less than real leather.
• The restaurant booth had red leatherette upholstery.
• His briefcase was made of brown leatherette.
• The leatherette material was easy to clean and maintain.
• Many furniture manufacturers use leatherette as an affordable alternative to leather.