tie-dyeing

noun

tie-dye·​ing ˈtī-ˌdī-iŋ How to pronounce tie-dyeing (audio)
: a hand method of producing patterns in textiles by tying portions of the fabric or yarn so that they will not absorb the dye

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There’s something for everyone, from relay races and science experiments to tie-dyeing and water balloon tosses. Christina Montoya Fiedler, Woman's Day, 24 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tie-dyeing was in 1904

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Cite this Entry

“Tie-dyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-dyeing. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

tie-dyeing

noun
tie-dye·​ing
ˈtī-ˌdī-iŋ
: a hand method of producing patterns in textiles by tying portions of the fabric so that they will not absorb the dye
tie-dye
-ˌdī
noun
tie-dyed adjective

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