yarn-dyed; yarn-dying; yarn-dyes
: to dye before weaving or knitting
Examples of yarn-dye in a Sentence
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For example, the organic cotton is yarn-dyed so the color will last, and the waffle weave is extra thirsty for soaking up spills.
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Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1885, in the meaning defined above
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“Yarn-dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarn-dye. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.
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