paisley

adjective

pais·ley ˈpāz-lē

often capitalized

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

: 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 At the Venice Film Festival, model Candice Swanepoel nailed off-duty dressing in a silky paisley button-up, with the trousers to match. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2023 The final spot in the trio of top lots is taken by a different pair of JAR earrings that feature a paisley design and are set with peridot, sapphire, tourmaline, and diamonds. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2023 Garcia, a sustainable designer, exhibited striped sundresses and paisley frocks, while Venezuela native Vielman showcased his flair for pop art and prints. —

Mario Abad, ELLE, 9 Sep. 2023 There’s something meta about Meisel capturing these iconographic faces all done up as versions of himself—see: Kaia Gerber in his oversized trapper hat; Scott Barnhill in his paisley bandana; Jackson Jarrel in his black kilt and boots; and Alton Mason in his relaxed blazer and leather pants. —

José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023 Other outfits in the slideshow were an airy mustard-yellow set, a sleek all-white day look, and a black beach cover-up in a paisley pattern. —

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2023 For the seventies inspired sport watch, Glashütte Original has always drawn inspiration from the era’s paisley patterns, floral prints and batik color gradients. —

Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2023 But the two couldn’t help but beam in pictures with Doria Ragland, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s mother, who stepped out in a sunny paisley print. —

Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2023 In the photo, Hayek is seen posing in a clear blue pool while wearing a frilly bikini by Zimmermann with a paisley patchwork in various pastel hues. —

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 July 2023 See More

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