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: a tie-dyed garment or fabric

Examples of tie-dye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ghost actress wore an orange tie-dye bikini and statement gold hoops; Cora donned a vintage-esque red-and-white polka dot number. Emily Kirkpatrick, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024 Tie dye — Join Bike Rack Brewing Co. for a tie-dye party Saturday from noon to 4pm. Worth Sparkman, Axios, 12 July 2024 Robin – sporting a tie-dye T-shirt and a condiment on her face – was throwing the fries on his grave. David Oliver, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024 This crinkle-cut tankini set, available for less than $22 at Walmart, gets high marks for its flattering fit and vibrant tie-dye pattern. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tie-dye 

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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

Cite this Entry

“Tie-dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-dye. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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