1. a synthetic material designed to resemble leather, typically made from plastic or polyurethane
Usage: informal; portmanteau of 'plastic' and 'leather'

Examples

• She bought a pleather jacket that looked like real leather but cost much less.
• The car's interior was upholstered in pleather instead of genuine leather.
• Pleather is a popular choice for vegan fashion because it contains no animal products.
• The pleather sofa was easy to clean and maintain.
• Many affordable handbags are made from pleather.
• The pleather material started to crack after a few years of use.