tapestry

noun

tap·​es·​try ˈta-pə-strē 

plural tapestries

1

a

: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs

b

: a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery

c

: embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry

needlepoint tapestry

2

: something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design)

nature's rich tapestry

Examples of tapestry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, Roan's story is but one thread in the rich tapestry of talents discovered by Fayden. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024

The lobby was blessedly cool and regal, with massive Murano glass chandeliers, tapestries, and inlaid marble flooring. —Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

The interiors are complete with terracotta floors, Tuscan antiques, four-posters in the rooms, and stylish tapestries across the furnishings. —Lucrezia Worthington, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2024

Additionally, retrospectives and solo exhibitions like those of Noah Davis, Rotimi Fani-Kayode, and Lauren Halsey provide deeper insights into the rich tapestry of Black art. —Okla Jones, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, modification of Anglo-French tapicerie, from tapit, tapis carpet, hanging, from Greek tapētion, diminutive of tapēt-, tapēs carpet

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing tapestry

• tapestry carpet

Kids Definition

tapestry

noun

tap·​es·​try ˈtap-ə-strē 

plural tapestries

: a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and is used especially as a wall hanging

tapestried

-strēd

adjective