noun
snakeskin
SNAYK-skihn
Snakeskin (noun) means the skin of a snake, especially when used as a leather material. Example: “She bought a pair of snakeskin boots.”
noun
1
The skin of a snake, especially when used as a leather material.
"She bought a pair of snakeskin boots."
adjective
1
Made from or patterned like snakeskin.
"He wore a snakeskin belt with his suit."
How to use snakeskin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe leather from a snake, or something patterned or made to resemble it.
Common pairings
snakeskin boots
snakeskin print
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Word forms
- Plural
- snakeskins
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Etymology
A compound of snake and skin.
Rhymes for snakeskin
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What does “snakeskin” mean?
The word “snakeskin” means the skin of a snake, especially when used as a leather material. In plain terms, the leather from a snake, or something patterned or made to resemble it.
How do you pronounce “snakeskin”?
“Snakeskin” is pronounced SNAYK-skihn (/ˈsneɪkˌskɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “snakeskin” in a sentence?
Here is “snakeskin” used in a sentence: “She bought a pair of snakeskin boots.”
What part of speech is “snakeskin”?
Depending on how it is used, “snakeskin” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “snakeskin” have?
“Snakeskin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the skin of a snake, especially when used as a leather material.
