SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

plain weave

noun
Save Word

Definition of plain weave

: a weave in which the threads interlace alternately

Examples of plain weave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Muslin, a loose plain weave cotton fabric, can be applied to the wall after a lining paper and before the wallpaper, according to one of Gracie’s comments. — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, "Gracie Studio Shows How to Remove Wallpaper So It Can Be Reused for Generations," 6 Jan. 2021 Peter Millett, who serves on the historical society's board, shared the plain weave, counter-balance loom's own special history. — Annie Gentile, Courant Community, "WPA Loom Dedicated At Cheney Homestead," 14 Dec. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'plain weave.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of plain weave

1888, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about plain weave

Time Traveler for plain weave

Time Traveler

The first known use of plain weave was in 1888

See more words from the same year

Statistics for plain weave

Last Updated

16 Jan 2021

Cite this Entry

“Plain weave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plain%20weave. Accessed 26 Jan. 2021.

More from Merriam-Webster on plain weave

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about plain weave

Comments on plain weave

What made you want to look up plain weave? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

obeisance

Listen to the pronunciation of obeisance

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Slippery Words Quiz—Changing with the Times

  • ducreux self portrait yawning
  • What is an earlier meaning of nice?
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
AlphaBear 2

Spell words. Make bears.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games