tie-dyeing

noun

tie-dye·ing ˈtī-ˌdī-iŋ

: a hand method of producing patterns in textiles by tying portions of the fabric or yarn so that they will not absorb the dye

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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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First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tie-dyeing was in 1904

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

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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

Last Updated: 9 Mar 2023 - Updated example sentences

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tie-dyeing

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