woven

1 of 2

past participle of weave

woven

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noun

wo·​ven ˈwō-vən How to pronounce woven (audio)
: a woven fabric

Examples of woven in a Sentence

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Noun
Other highlights include open sides, armrests, and a supportive woven back. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 Her tank top features an intricate woven back, and is topped off with a trend that’s turning out to be a major celebrity favorite right now — arm warmers. Seventeen, 12 Apr. 2022 Houndstooths, herringbones and tweeds come in silky wovens or even jerseys, perfect for wear-it-to work styles. Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019 Playing on Kvadrat’s skill in manufacturing wovens, Olivares used different tones within each mineral sample for the warp and weft of the fabric. Pilar Viladas, Curbed, 12 Apr. 2018 And though the designs span decades and destinations, the prints and wovens are intended for easy layering. Jen Derose, House Beautiful, 3 Oct. 2013 The styles came in luxe solids, special wovens and jerseys, and limited-edition prints that dropped every Tuesday. Priya Rao, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2018 S&S Activewear has more than 70 brands from basic garments to fashion styles, including T-shirts, fleece, sport shirts, wovens, hats, bags, performance apparel and uniforms. Sandra Baker, star-telegram, 18 May 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woven was in 1930

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“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woven. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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woven

past participle of weave

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