Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Leathery /lĕth'-ẽr-ē/ · Leath·er·y · IPA /ˈlɛðəɹi/ 01 a. Resembling leather in appearance or consistency; tough; as, nothing but a leathery steak left to eat. 1. Resembling leather in appearance or consistency; tough; as, nothing but a leathery steak left to eat.