noun
Uncommon
tapestry
TA-puhst-ree
Tapestry (noun) means a thick, woven fabric, often decorated with pictures or patterns, traditionally hung on walls. Example: “A medieval tapestry depicting a hunting scene hung in the great hall.”
noun
1
A thick, woven fabric, often decorated with pictures or patterns, traditionally hung on walls.
"A medieval tapestry depicting a hunting scene hung in the great hall."
2
A rich, intricate mixture of many different elements.
"The city is a tapestry of cultures and languages."
How to use tapestry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA woven decorative wall-hanging, or figuratively, a rich blend of varied things.
Common pairings
woven tapestry
a tapestry of cultures
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Word forms
- Plural
- tapestries
- Third person singular
- tapestries
- Past tense
- tapestried
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Etymology
From Old French tapisserie, ultimately from Greek tapes, referring to a heavy carpet or cloth.
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Rhymes for tapestry
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What does “tapestry” mean?
The word “tapestry” means a thick, woven fabric, often decorated with pictures or patterns, traditionally hung on walls. In plain terms, a woven decorative wall-hanging, or figuratively, a rich blend of varied things.
How do you pronounce “tapestry”?
“Tapestry” is pronounced TA-puhst-ree (/ˈtæpəstɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “tapestry” in a sentence?
Here is “tapestry” used in a sentence: “A medieval tapestry depicting a hunting scene hung in the great hall.”
What part of speech is “tapestry”?
“Tapestry” is a noun.
Where does the word “tapestry” come from?
The word “tapestry” comes from Old French. From Old French tapisserie, ultimately from Greek tapes, referring to a heavy carpet or cloth.
Is “tapestry” a common word?
“Tapestry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tapestry” have?
“Tapestry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thick, woven fabric, often decorated with pictures or patterns, traditionally hung on walls.
