nubuck

noun

nu·​buck ˈn(y)ü-ˌbək How to pronounce nubuck (audio)
often attributive
: a soft sueded leather

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This smart-looking slip-on is available in a variety of materials, including faux nubuck and leather. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 The comic dial display is housed in a 41.5mm stainless steel case and paired with a brown nubuck leather strap with green stitching and green edge paint. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The nubuck leather is durable and high-quality, and the design includes an abrasion-resistant toe and slip-resistant outsole. Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Soul Turner Slip-On Sneaker This smart-looking slip-on is available in a variety of materials, including faux nubuck and leather. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubuck

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from nu- (alteration of new entry 1) + buck entry 1

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubuck was in 1912

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“Nubuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubuck. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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