tweed
noun
a coarse wool cloth in a variety of weaves and colors, either hand-spun and handwoven in Scotland or reproduced, often by machine, elsewhere.
tweeds
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pluralof tweed.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On the Scottish island of Harris, the setting for this novel, expensive tweeds are a costly commodity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
With stars from Nicole Kidman to Dua Lipa looking on, the first outfits made abundant use of sheer silk muslin alongside Chanel tweeds before the arrival of more whimsical, avian-inspired styles.
From Barron's ● Jan. 27, 2026
Perhaps wisely, Blazy didn't stray too far from Chanel's classic look with his first collection, which was marked by stylish tweaks to the fashion giant's blouses, suits and tweeds.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
Upstairs, his new collection — replete with colorful fruit-repeating motifs, pretty melange knits and tweeds — hangs against a bare tiled wall, in well-curated, easy to survey constellations.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2022
When he returned he would bring back gifts: slippery, shiny silks, or thick woolen tweeds, or toy dolls made of pale, cold porcelain.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
