argyle

noun

ar·​gyle ˈär-ˌgī(-ə)l 

är-ˈgī(-ə)l

variants or less commonly argyll

often capitalized

: a geometric knitting pattern of varicolored diamonds in solid and outline shapes on a single background color

also : a sock knit in this pattern

Illustration of argyle

Examples of argyle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Polished grunge emerged as a subtle sensibility, suggested by the argyles and plaids at Zankov, Khaite and Brandon Maxwell, the ubiquity of leather both polished and distressed, distressed knits at Simkhai, and corduroy at Kallmeyer. —David Moin, WWD, 12 Feb. 2025

Niki Wu Jie The model and influencer wore an all-black ensemble in a sheer black dress featuring a delicate argyle pattern. —Maggie Clancy, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024

For a long, oversized cardigan style, consider a large-and-in-charge argyle pattern that makes a real statement. —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024

Go bold with a large argyle print in a fun color (see the lilac and yellow sweaters below) or a bit more subtle with a smaller, more monochromatic print (like the pleated skirt and collared dress). —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Argyle, Argyll, branch of the Scottish clan of Campbell, from whose tartan the design was adapted

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for argyle

• awhile
• beguile
• compile
• condyle
• defile
• erstwhile
• exile
• freestyle
• gentile
• hairstyle
• lifestyle
• meanwhile