paisley

adjective, often capitalized

pais·ley | \ ˈpāz-lē

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Definition of paisley

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

geographical name

Pais·ley | \ ˈpāz-lē

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Definition of Paisley (Entry 2 of 2)

burgh in southwestern Scotland west of Glasgow population 77,000

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Adjective The wallpaper is a paisley print.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The rest of Hadid's outfit exuded her typical neo-bohemian street style, including a lime-green knit beanie, a gray cardigan with floral and paisley prints, two-toned gray jeans, and chunky black boots. — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, "Gigi Hadid Wears Baby Khai's Name on a Gold-Plated Necklace During Milan Fashion Week," 2 Mar. 2021 Givenchy’s version came in floral and paisley prints with a price tag of $995. — Nick Kostov, WSJ, "Birkenstock, Once a Fashion Faux Pas, Snapped Up by LVMH’s Arnault," 26 Feb. 2021 Its playful paisley pattern makes routine blazers sing. — Rebecca Malinsky, WSJ, "Did Catherine Deneuve Design the Ultimate Zoom Shirt?," 14 Dec. 2020 The familiar paisley pattern imitated Kashmir shawls. — Laura Hilgers, Smithsonian Magazine, "The Global History of the Bandana," 22 Oct. 2020 Cardi herself recently wore an artistic style in pink, which was painted in a paisley print to match her dress. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Cardi B Gifted Megan Thee Stallion a Personalized, Over-the-Top Birkin Bag," 18 Aug. 2020 One pack features masks with bright, floral patterns that tie back to Tory Burch’s summer collection, while the other comes with paisley prints that remind us of fall. — Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, "Tory Burch’s Face Masks Sold Out in Under an Hour — but They’re Now Available for Pre-Order," 18 Aug. 2020 And Rodney does go, and then goes faster, because the older man with the baseball bat has surprising speed, his paisley robe fluttering like a vampire’s cape. — David Gilbert, The New Yorker, "Cicadia," 17 Aug. 2020 Sharing several new photos on social media, Kim wore an all-red outfit, which included paisley pants and a matching handbag. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "North and Saint West Photobomb Kim Kardashian as She Shows Off Her Bright Red Hair," 5 July 2020

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“Paisley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paisley. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.

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paisley

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English Language Learners Definition of paisley

: covered in a pattern made up of colorful curved shapes

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