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

The skin of a snake, especially when used as a leather material.

"She bought a pair of snakeskin boots."

adjective

Made from or patterned like snakeskin.

"He wore a snakeskin belt with his suit."

How to use snakeskin

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe leather from a snake, or something patterned or made to resemble it.

Common pairings

snakeskin boots snakeskin print

Word forms

snakeskins plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “snakeskin” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

She bought a pair of _____ boots.

Etymology

A compound of snake and skin.

Rhymes for snakeskin

foreskin

See all rhymes for snakeskin →

Frequently asked questions

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.