tie-dye

[tahy-dahy]

verb (used with object)

tie-dyed, tie-dyeing 

1. to dye (fabric) by tie-dyeing.

noun

1. tie-dyeing.

2. Informal.,  a fabric or garment dyed by tie-dyeing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tie-dye¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Those students’ mood momentarily brightened when they were given tie-dye T-shirts as a tribute to the late Bill Walton, who was honored in a pregame video.

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They visit artisans at work making tie-dye cloth in nearby Arimatsu, a village that has been perfecting the art of dyeing fabrics in intricate patterns for 400 years.

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Douthard, a DJ who wore a brightly colored tie-dye T-shirt, said he received federal food aid and was concerned about the delay in funding.

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Authorities described the suspect as a heavyset man wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt and blue pants.

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Even several members of the CBS television production crew wore colorful tie-dye T-shirts.

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