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
His ideas went well with paisley prints, black lights, and sitars.
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Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
This pick comes in over 10 patterns, including plaid, floral, paisley, and more.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
The ceramics, for example, could add a pop of color to a white or beige tablecloth, or act as a subtle aesthetic anchor to a paisley or mosaic print one.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2023
More traditional carpet styles may have florals and paisley designs built into the fibers.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
Lincoln wore an all-white suit and a striped tie with a paisley pattern.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
Schwab wore a multi-colored paisley bikini in her lounging photo.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
They were briefed by another volunteer, who wore a paisley dress above trench boots and had mala prayer beads on her wrist.
—Jasper Lo, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2023
Each of the four sets includes a pajama shirt, pants, and eye mask with contrast piping details and Kith’s subtle paisley print.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023
Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
This pick comes in over 10 patterns, including plaid, floral, paisley, and more.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2023
The ceramics, for example, could add a pop of color to a white or beige tablecloth, or act as a subtle aesthetic anchor to a paisley or mosaic print one.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2023
More traditional carpet styles may have florals and paisley designs built into the fibers.
—Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
Lincoln wore an all-white suit and a striped tie with a paisley pattern.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023
Schwab wore a multi-colored paisley bikini in her lounging photo.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 28 Nov. 2023
They were briefed by another volunteer, who wore a paisley dress above trench boots and had mala prayer beads on her wrist.
—Jasper Lo, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2023
Each of the four sets includes a pajama shirt, pants, and eye mask with contrast piping details and Kith’s subtle paisley print.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023
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“Paisley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paisley. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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paisley
adjective
pais·ley
ˈpāz-lē 
often capitalized
: made with colorful curved figures
a paisley shawl
paisley
noun
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