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
Examples of tweed in a Sentence
a skirt made of tweed
The elderly professor was always seen in his tweeds.
Recent Examples on the Web
On Tuesday, Djokovic wore a black tweed blazer with gold buttons.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 9 July 2024
The sheer mesh texture is similar to the tweed look that Dern’s shoes had but far more breathable.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
This is where visitors can shop for the perfect souvenir, like a wool scarf or tweed bag; swing by a bar for a whisky tasting; listen to bagpipe players perform on the street; and explore such historic sites as St. Giles' Cathedral, which has been a working church for nearly 900 years.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024
The actress also wore a dramatic tweed navy and white coat and carried an oblong purse with gold embellishments.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 9 July 2024
The sheer mesh texture is similar to the tweed look that Dern’s shoes had but far more breathable.
—Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
This is where visitors can shop for the perfect souvenir, like a wool scarf or tweed bag; swing by a bar for a whisky tasting; listen to bagpipe players perform on the street; and explore such historic sites as St. Giles' Cathedral, which has been a working church for nearly 900 years.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024
The actress also wore a dramatic tweed navy and white coat and carried an oblong purse with gold embellishments.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for tweed
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“Tweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweed. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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tweed
noun1
: a rough woolen cloth
2
plural
: tweed clothing (as a suit)
Geographical Definition
Tweed
geographical name
river 97 miles (156 kilometers) long in southeastern Scotland and northeastern England flowing east into the North Sea
Biographical Definition
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