noun Uncommon

tweed

Tweed (noun) means a rough, woven wool fabric traditionally used for jackets and suits. Example: “He wore a tweed jacket with elbow patches.”

noun

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

"He wore a tweed jacket with elbow patches."

How to use tweed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA thick, textured wool fabric often used for traditional jackets and suits.

Common pairings

tweed jacket tweed suit Harris tweed

Word forms

tweeds plural, Tweeds plural

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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.

Synonyms

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white flannel gabardine

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Rhymes for tweed

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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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