napa leather

noun

: a glove leather made by tawing sheepskins with a soap-and-oil mixture
also : a similar soft leather

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Made from supple napa leather, the Azie sandals are both a timeless and modern design, defined by their square toes and the slender, sinuous straps that wrap over the foot and around the ankle. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 This bucket style is made with a clear material that’s stadium-approved, and it’s trimmed in white napa leather for a designer look. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for napa leather

Word History

Etymology

Napa, California

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of napa leather was in 1897

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“Napa leather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/napa%20leather. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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