tweed

noun \ ˈtwēd \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

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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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Examples of tweed in a Sentence

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

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At Chanel’s spring 2018 show, the models accessorized tweed suiting and lace evening wear with see-through PVC boots, bags and bucket hats.

— rebecca malinsky and lauren mechling, WSJ, "Would You Carry a Clear Handbag?," 19 Apr. 2018
At his 2019 Cruise show on May 8 in Paris, Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld showed white pantyhose with the house's famous tweeds.

— booth moore, The Hollywood Reporter, "Meghan Markle Steps Out in White Pantyhose for First Public Outing as a Royal," 22 May 2018
Getty Images Still, the Duchess of Cambridge kept it modest by covering up with a Joseph tweed jacket, while Meghan opted for sheer details on her own dress.

— marina liao, Marie Claire, "How Meghan Markle's Duchess Style Compares to Kate Middleton's," 22 May 2018
Her matching hat was made from the same silk tweed, which was designed by Angela Kelly.

— dave quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Abigail Spencer Channels Her Timeless Style Plus More Royal Wedding Looks That Gave Us Déjà Vu," 19 May 2018
The Queen greeted the crowd in this colorful dress paired with a matching Angela Kelly hat, made using the same lime silk tweed topped with a purple sinamay adorned with handmade lace crystals and pearls made by Lucy Price.

— lindsey murray, Good Housekeeping, "Queen Elizabeth Was Sending a Clear Message With Her Royal Wedding Outfit," 19 May 2018
Word travels fast on the Isle of Lewis, population 21,000, a blustery Scottish outcrop which has traditionally churned out tweed and hardy evangelical Christians.

— The Economist, "Britain’s rural Muslims are a minority within a minority," 17 May 2018
Bella Hadid hit the runway in a blue two-piece set accessorized with a tweed beret and pearl belt.

— lauren alexis fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, "Chanel Had An Actual Cruise Ship On The Runway of Its Cruise 2019 Show," 3 May 2018
Many hotels use suede, velvet, tapestry or tweed since their weight helps block light and keep heat in.

— elle decor staff, ELLE Decor, "10 Important Things To Consider When You're Buying Curtains," 27 Jan. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of tweed

probably short for Scots tweedling, twidling twilled cloth

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tweed

noun

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)

TWEED Defined for Kids

tweed

noun \ ˈtwēd \

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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