tie-dye

American  

[tahy-dahy] / ˈtaɪˌdaɪ /

verb (used with object)

tie-dyed, tie-dyeing

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

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noun

1. tie-dyeing.

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

Etymology

Origin of tie-dye

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

When I look from the bathing suit to the girl wearing it—and the girl next to her in an equally familiar tie-dye suit—I startle.

From Literature

Unlike his bandmates in the Dead, Weir had a long-running interest in personal style, and frequently opted for tucked-in button-down shirts, western wear and polo shirts instead of tie-dye and ponchos.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Los Angeles Times