How to Use cowhide in a Sentence

cowhide

noun
  • This slipper chair is cowhide in front, faux leather straps behind.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, WSJ, 21 June 2018
  • The bag design was her concept, then built from a piece of raw cowhide.
    — Stephanie Pagones, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2022
  • Think breezy white linen curtains, cowhide rugs and vintage surfer prints.
    — Sarah Maberry, countryliving.com, 25 Apr. 2023
  • But these shoes, made from brick-red cowhide, are cute and don’t scream for attention.
    — Fortune, 7 Apr. 2018
  • Full-grain leather is made out of the uppermost layer of cowhide.
    — Outdoor Life, 22 Feb. 2021
  • This all-leather bag is crafted from full-grain Colombian cowhide.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
  • First examples were made of cowhide stuffed with wet feathers, then dried.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Made from full-grain cowhide, the edges are left unfinished for a vintage look.
    — Graham Averill, Outside Online, 4 May 2018
  • The leather for the upper of the shoe once came from kangaroo hide (not cowhide).
    — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
  • Gone are the wrought iron furnishings, the antique lamps, and the cowhide area rugs.
    — Celeste Moure, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2021
  • The case is made with precision from top layer genuine cowhide leather.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 7 Jan. 2022
  • The glut of cowhides has caused prices to plummet, rendering many worthless.
    — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2019
  • Cowboy boots now come in all prints, colors, and textures outside of cowhide leather.
    — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 21 Oct. 2019
  • All-leather boots are typically made of split cowhide and the outside of the hide is called top-grain leather.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 3 Mar. 2020
  • All-leather boots are typically made of split cowhide; the outside of the hide is called top-grain leather.
    — Popular Science, 10 Mar. 2020
  • The back is made of a high-quality polyamide canvas with cowhide trimming inside.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Women do most of the stitching and the beadwork, while men tend to be the ones who carry, cut, and glue the cowhide.
    — Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Grab the shoes in a classic color like black, burgundy, or olive green, or switch things up with a daring cowhide print.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • This faux cowhide area rug brings a warmth and gentle texture to your feet where wooden or tile floors would be too chilly in the cold months ahead.
    — Ariel Scotti, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2021
  • Also among the optional extras is a cowhide leather pouch with a belt loop and keyring attachment.
    — New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
  • There are stories of the printing stamped onto the cowhide cover of the ball being ripped off by the friction.
    — Scott Ostler, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 June 2021
  • Inside look at how pieces of cowhide are transformed into NBA game balls.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Pieces from the line are dotted all over the house, including the iron-and-cowhide chairs of the picnic furniture.
    — Elisabeth Malkin, ELLE Decor, 18 Dec. 2019
  • The Buckhorn is filled with chic Western touches such as cowhide rugs and cowboy hats on the walls.
    — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2021
  • The chef leans back in the cowhide recliner, rolling his navy 76ers polo up toward his shoulder.
    — Jake Fischer, SI.com, 29 June 2017
  • Il Bisonte's belt bag is made from smooth, cowhide leather, that has been tanned and responsibly produced in Italy.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, harpersbazaar.com, 31 May 2023
  • The sounds of the game are amplified by the roar of the crowd, from the crack of the wooden bat to the smack of the cowhide-and-cork ball hitting a leather glove.
    — Alan Smolinisky, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2020
  • The 41mm Runwell arrives with two cowhide straps and one made of alligator.
    — Troy Patterson, Bloomberg.com, 9 May 2017
  • After clipping, fitters clean the cowhide with a skin conditioner sprayed out of a can that looks like a bottle of hairspray.
    — Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Across the top of the headband is genuine cowhide, resulting in a durable and visually stunning design.
    — Benjamin Levin, CNN Underscored, 2 Sep. 2020

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