1
: a rough woolen fabric made usually in twill weaves and used especially for suits and coats
2
tweeds plural
: tweed clothing
specifically
: a tweed suit
Examples of tweed in a Sentence
a skirt made of tweed
The elderly professor was always seen in his tweeds.
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Its founder, Gabrielle Chanel, an avid tennis player and equestrian, famously began selling sportswear made of humble materials including jerseys and tweed in 1913.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Then there is his tweed crown for Vivienne Westwood’s fall 1987 collection.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
They can be worn for a night out under a sheer dress, à la Proenza Schouler, with ladylike tailoring for a boardroom meeting, as shown by Versace, or even with an oversized, tweed jacket for a street style-friendly look, like Tibi.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
Some of the pink tweed looks hinted at Coco Chanel’s early suits from the 1950s.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024
Then there is his tweed crown for Vivienne Westwood’s fall 1987 collection.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024
They can be worn for a night out under a sheer dress, à la Proenza Schouler, with ladylike tailoring for a boardroom meeting, as shown by Versace, or even with an oversized, tweed jacket for a street style-friendly look, like Tibi.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2024
Some of the pink tweed looks hinted at Coco Chanel’s early suits from the 1950s.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Tweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweed. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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tweed
noun1
: a rough woolen cloth
2
plural
: tweed clothing (as a suit)
Geographical Definition
Tweed
geographical name
river 97 miles (156 kilometers) long in southeastern Scotland and northeastern England flowing east into the North Sea
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