tieback

[ tahy-bak ]

noun

1. a strip or loop of material, heavy braid, or the like, used for holding a curtain back to one side.
2. a curtain having such a device.

tieback

/ ˈtaɪˌbæk /

noun

1. 1. a length of cord, ribbon, or other fabric used for tying a curtain to one side
   2. a curtain having such a device

Word History and Origins

Origin of tieback¹

First recorded in 1875–80; noun use of verb phrase tie back