paisley

adjective

pais·​ley ˈpāz-lē 

often capitalized

1

: made typically of soft wool and woven or printed with colorful curved abstract figures

2

: marked by designs, patterns, or figures typically used in paisley fabrics

a paisley print

paisley noun

Examples of paisley in a Sentence

The wallpaper is a paisley print.

Recent Examples on the Web

On the orange carpet over the weekend, Skylar Diggins-Smith of the Seattle Storm arrived in an elevated paisley bomber jacket with matching see-through shorts by designer Cucculelli Shaheen. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 July 2025

On her tours, Beyoncé has been seen wearing Wolford tights and bodysuits and her dancers, during the Cowboy Carter tour, wore matching denim chaps with Wolford x Etro paisley tattoo bodysuits. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 July 2025

These wide-leg pants have a similar paisley design. —Nicol Natale, People.com, 16 July 2025

Sofia Grainge Quilted Toiletry Bag Featuring a paisley pattern and pretty tassel zipper, this toiletry bag will carry your skincare and makeup essentials in style. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Paisley, Scotland

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

paisley

adjective

pais·​ley ˈpāz-lē 

often capitalized

: made with colorful curved figures

a paisley shawl

paisley noun

Geographical Definition

Paisley

geographical name

Pais·​ley ˈpāz-lē 

burgh in southwestern Scotland west of Glasgow population 77,000