tapestry
noun
a fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used for wall hangings, furniture coverings, etc.
tapestries
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pluralof tapestry.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Feldman hopes the exhibition, which spans fine-line drawings of entangled lovers and radiant topographical tapestries, will complicate that familiar account.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
“When you walk through, you won’t see boxes. You’ll see vases, tapestries, ceramics and more.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
Highlights include the first painting he completed entirely on his own, as well as tapestries designed for the Sistine Chapel.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
Some jackets and skirts featured gold fabric and tapestries.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
Alan stares at the ghostly squares left behind by the rich tapestries on the walls.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
