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tweed

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Noun — A rough, woven wool fabric traditionally used for jackets and suits.

How to use tweed

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tweed jacket tweed suit Harris tweed

Etymology

Likely a misreading or reshaping of the Scots word "tweel" (a type of woven cloth), possibly influenced by the name of the River Tweed in Scotland.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tweed” mean?

The word “tweed” means a rough, woven wool fabric traditionally used for jackets and suits. In plain terms, a thick, textured wool fabric often used for traditional jackets and suits.

How do you pronounce “tweed”?

“Tweed” is pronounced tweed (/twiːd/ in IPA).

How do you use “tweed” in a sentence?

Here is “tweed” used in a sentence: “He wore a tweed jacket with elbow patches.”

What part of speech is “tweed”?

“Tweed” is a noun.

Is “tweed” a common word?

“Tweed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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