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: a tie-dyed garment or fabric

Examples of tie-dye in a Sentence

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Bandhani, for instance, is a traditional Indian tie-dye print from Gujarat. Footwear News, 24 June 2025 Colorful block-prints, tie-dye, and other natural dye techniques have become synonymous with the brand’s identity. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2025 To make the most of the sunshine and tie-dye a shirt, bag, tapestry, or towel, let the item soak in a mixture of soda ash and warm water for one hour. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025 Starting with a white gel base, the colors for the tie-dye aura nails were actually created with eye shadow, Kawajiri explains. Dominic Cadogan, Glamour, 16 June 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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