tweed

noun

\ ˈtwēd

Definition of tweed

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a rough woolen fabric made usually in twill weaves and used especially for suits and coats

2 tweeds plural : tweed clothing specifically : a tweed suit

Tweed

biographical name

\ ˈtwēd

Definition of Tweed (Entry 2 of 3)

William Marcy 1823–1878 Boss Tweed American politician

Tweed

geographical name

\ ˈtwēd

Definition of Tweed (Entry 3 of 3)

river 97 miles (156 kilometers) long in southeastern Scotland and northeastern England flowing east into the North Sea

Examples of tweed in a Sentence

Noun

a skirt made of tweed The elderly professor was always seen in his tweeds.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Several looks paid nod to the '80s—from bright colored jackets to Chanel logo pants and boxy tweed blazers. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Virginie Viard Debuts First Solo Chanel Collection," 3 May 2019 The tweed gave Kate's dress a timeless but polished vibe while Meghan's outfit was a little more sleek and modern. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton Wore an Off-the-Shoulder Tweed Dress by Erdem to the Victoria and Albert Museum," 10 Oct. 2018 Princess Caroline of Monaco was a great friend to the late Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld, and her mother Princess Grace was often photographed in the house’s signature boucle tweeds. — Stellene Volandes, Town & Country, "Charlotte Casiraghi Channels Her Grandmother Grace Kelly at Her Own Royal Wedding," 3 June 2019 For the more sartorially curious, the Balmoral can arrange private tours of Scotland's mills, giving guests a chance to meet with the craftspeople behind cashmere and also tartan and tweed, the country's most iconic textiles. — Leena Kim, Town & Country, "Do You Really Need a Cashmere Butler?," 19 Apr. 2019 On the sixth floor of Barneys’s Madison Avenue flagship is a Chanel beach paradise with lemon tweeds, leather beach ball bags, and graphic swimwear that is going fast. — Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Chanel Hosts a Magical Dinner to Celebrate Its Barneys New York Pop-Up," 4 Apr. 2019 For the daytime event, Princess Eugenie went with a lovely cream tweed skater dress by Maje, according to Town & Country. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Princess Eugenie Puts Her Spin on Kate Middleton's Royal Headband Trend," 22 Mar. 2019 To mark her first visit as a royal patron of the museum, Kate wore an Erdem tweed dress (that's now sold out) and pearl earrings from the fashion house. — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, "Kate Middleton Wore an Off-the-Shoulder Tweed Dress by Erdem to the Victoria and Albert Museum," 10 Oct. 2018 They were styled with oversized tweed blazers and matching print sweater sets that elevated the look. — Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Chanel Turned Its Runway Into a Beach—Complete With an Ocean and Lifeguards On Duty," 2 Oct. 2018

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