noun
Uncommon
tweed
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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA thick, textured wool fabric often used for traditional jackets and suits.
Common pairings
tweed jacket
tweed suit
Harris tweed
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Word forms
- Plural
- tweeds
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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.
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Rhymes for tweed
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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.
