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: a tie-dyed garment or fabric

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The horse print is also applied to tie-dye hoodies, cotton T-shirts and stretch T-shirts, available in grey and, faded burgundy—a reference to the traditional red of Chinese New Year and Diesel’s signature red. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026 Rubirosa in Nolita is known for its pies, among them the tie-dye pizza, made with vodka sauce, tomato sauce, pesto, and fresh mozzarella. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2026 The athlete’s tennis kit consisted of a turquoise tie-dye and green racerback tennis dress. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 The nautical number incorporated the sea creature, featuring a tie-dye turquoise and green zip-up with organic tendrils dripping from the sleeves, layered over a coordinating racerback. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tie-dye

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tie-dye was circa 1939

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“Tie-dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-dye. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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