pleat
a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
to fold or arrange in pleats.
Origin of pleat
1- Also plait.
Other words from pleat
- pleater, noun
- pleatless, adjective
- un·pleat·ed, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
How to use pleat in a sentence
For years, Cuomo gave me a hard time every time we crossed paths about whether I had cuffs or pleats.
Roll-neck designs were made in fine pleats with arms buried in folds of curved material.
Comme Des Garçons, Kenzo, and More Japanese Designers at Paris Fashion Week | Liza Foreman | March 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDresses, too, were made of panels of pleats that came together like waves smashing into one another.
Comme Des Garçons, Kenzo, and More Japanese Designers at Paris Fashion Week | Liza Foreman | March 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSome have one pleat on each leg rather than double pleats, for example.
Exuberant romance dominated the evening gowns with their rows of lush ruffles and pinched pleats.
There are several folds or pleats in this cavity, made by tunicles, which are wrinkled like a full blown rose.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher | AnonymousBut these gentle, easy-going garments, with their pliant pleats and amenable button holes, could not survive.
Bizarre | Lawton MackallAnd it may have a narrow, pointed tip which is helpful in ironing pleats, corners and gathers.
Electricity for the 4-H Scientist | Eric B. WilsonIf the bosom has pleats raise them before ironing dry and dry under them.
Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians | William K. DavidThe sacque was gathered at the back in close pleats, which fell open over the skirt part of this dress.
English Costume | Dion Clayton Calthrop
British Dictionary definitions for pleat
/ (pliːt) /
any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric and pressing, stitching, or steaming into place: See also box pleat, inverted pleat, kick pleat, knife pleat, sunburst pleats
(tr) to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc) in pleats
Origin of pleat
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Browse