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her·ring·bone
ˈher-iŋ-ˌbōn 
ˈhe-riŋ-
often attributive
1
: a pattern made up of rows of parallel lines which in any two adjacent rows slope in opposite directions
2
a
: a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
also
: a suit made of this fabric
b
: a herringbone arrangement (as of materials or parts)
3
: a method in skiing of ascending a slope by toeing out on skis and placing the weight on the inner side
herringboned; herringboning; herringbones
1
: to produce a herringbone pattern
2
: to ascend a slope by toeing out on skis and placing the weight on the inner side
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
The eight-bedroom’s main space has 20-foot ceilings, a catwalk, herringbone wood floors, and cement beams and details contrasting with warm wood.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The individual condos will have herringbone white-oak floors and large windows.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021
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Noun
Bay windows and mahogany herringbone wood floors anchor the formal living room, which flows into the formal dining area and kitchen, the latter of which has been updated with sleek white cabinetry and a ceiling painted to resemble the sky.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
The eight-bedroom’s main space has 20-foot ceilings, a catwalk, herringbone wood floors, and cement beams and details contrasting with warm wood.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Throw Blankets Brooklinen makes a variety of throw blankets, ranging from striped and solid 100% lambswool throw blankets to cable knit throw blankets to herringbone wool throw blankets.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The individual condos will have herringbone white-oak floors and large windows.
—Helena Madden, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021
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“Herringbone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herringbone. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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