Definition of tapestry
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
