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noun \ ˈtwēd \

Definition of tweed

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

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

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But these are kicks that will mellow out a tweed suit, or make your raggedy gym clothes look a little more intentional.

— jake woolf, GQ, "9 Sneakers That'll Refresh Your Look Right Now," 25 Aug. 2017
Wools, tweeds, tartans, and merino knits make up the majority of the men's, women's, and unisex pieces—all ideal for fall and winter wardrobes.

— christine flammia, Esquire, "Uniqlo's New Collaboration Looks a Lot More Expensive Than It Is," 18 July 2017
The line brings Anderson’s penchant for traditional British prints and staples (think plaid puffers, tweed coats, and Fair Isle sweaters) with Uniqlo’s signature materials and fabrications (from its extra fine merino to its HeatTech technology).

— ana colon, Glamour, "Uniqlo's Collaboration with J.W. Anderson: Here's Your First Look," 18 July 2017
From showing her love of nature by hugging a tree to her exaggerated twirling, the mother of three gave her best angles to show off her matching tweed coat and skirt.

— karen mizoguchi, PEOPLE.com, "Céline Dion Deserves an Award for Doing the Absolute Most During Paris Photo Shoot," 7 July 2017
Mini-dresses in tweed, retro bateau collars and bows under the bust mixed in a dash of the 1960s.

— patrick cooley, cleveland.com, "Rusted Root coming to Cleveland," 6 July 2017
While a tweed exterior is probably good for hand washing, its nylon lining might not be.

— kevin brasler, Philly.com, "What dry cleaning should cost and how to find good shops around Philly," 6 July 2017
Signature tweed jackets were reimagined as long tunics, or cropped and double-breasted.

— patrick cooley, cleveland.com, "Rusted Root coming to Cleveland," 6 July 2017
Chanel – Chanel decided to once more look back into their heritage, with an array of boxy, classic suits and hats in their iconic tweed.

— clive martin, CNN, "Paris Couture Week: Why fashion's most exclusive event is opening up," 6 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of tweed

probably short for Scots tweedling, twidling twilled cloth

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Definition of tweed for English Language Learners

: a rough, woolen cloth that is woven with different colored threads
tweeds : tweed clothing (such as a suit)

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Definition of tweed for Students

1 :a rough woolen cloth

2 tweeds plural :clothing (as a suit) made of rough woolen cloth

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