noun
tassel
TA-suhl
Tassel (noun) means a hanging bundle of threads or cords, tied at one end, used as decoration. Example: “The curtains were trimmed with gold tassels.”
noun
1
A hanging bundle of threads or cords, tied at one end, used as decoration.
"The curtains were trimmed with gold tassels."
"Her graduation cap had a blue tassel."
verb
1
To decorate something with tassels.
"The cushions were tasselled along every edge."
How to use tassel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorative bunch of hanging threads, seen on curtains, cushions, graduation caps, and clothing.
Common pairings
gold tassel
graduation tassel
tasselled cushion
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Word forms
- Plural
- tassels
- Third person singular
- tassels
- Past tense
- tasseled, tasselled
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Etymology
From Old French tassel, from Latin tāxillus (small cube/die), related to tālus, meaning ankle.
Frequently asked questions
What does “tassel” mean?
The word “tassel” means a hanging bundle of threads or cords, tied at one end, used as decoration. In plain terms, a decorative bunch of hanging threads, seen on curtains, cushions, graduation caps, and clothing.
How do you pronounce “tassel”?
“Tassel” is pronounced TA-suhl (/ˈtæsəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “tassel” in a sentence?
Here is “tassel” used in a sentence: “The curtains were trimmed with gold tassels.”
What part of speech is “tassel”?
Depending on how it is used, “tassel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “tassel” come from?
The word “tassel” comes from Latin. From Old French tassel, from Latin tāxillus (small cube/die), related to tālus, meaning ankle.
How many meanings does “tassel” have?
“Tassel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hanging bundle of threads or cords, tied at one end, used as decoration.
