weeds

British  

/ wiːdz /

plural noun

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

2. obsolete  any clothing

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Etymology

Origin of weeds

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Barron's

But we also contend with weeds, pests and fungus.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• apparel
• attire
• closet
• dresser
• trunk