weeds

/ wiːdz /

plural noun

1. Also called: widow's weeds. a widow's black mourning clothes

2. obsolete,  any clothing

Word History and Origins

Origin of weeds¹

pl of _weed ²

Example Sentences

Brian’s home sits on a dirt lot, where several chickens peck at the weeds next to a table under a large tarp that blocks the sun during hot summer months.

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In reality, he’s deeply in the weeds of domestic politics in distant lands.

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Tumbling weeds are not uncommon, but no other species have been so large or as devoid of natural predators as S. tragus.

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The old US airbase now stands empty -- its rooms vacant, windows gone, with dust and weeds taking over.

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But we also contend with weeds, pests and fungus.

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Related Words

• apparel 
• attire 
• closet 
• dresser 
• trunk