woven

1 of 2

past participle of weave

woven

2 of 2

noun

wo·​ven ˈwō-vən How to pronounce woven (audio)
: a woven fabric

Examples of woven in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
In addition, Randa leveraged its manufacturing clout and sourcing capabilities to ensure all XIX Palms’ wovens use EcoVero yarn and all denim uses BCI cotton. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024 The brand is still centered around the dress shirts offered in a wide variety of solids, prints and patterns such as stripes and tiny checks that look like wovens but offer the comfort of a knit. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 July 2024 To suit consumer demand, Pakistan is also known for knits and wovens, in blends including silk, cotton, linen and synthetics. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 2 July 2024 Finding a yarn amenable to both weaving and knitting machinery proved a challenge, as the tension needed to produce flat, smooth wovens and fluffy knits is not the same, and yarns can easily break, Mulier says. Miles Socha, WWD, 15 June 2024 Other highlights include open sides, armrests, and a supportive woven back. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022 Her tank top features an intricate woven back, and is topped off with a trend that’s turning out to be a major celebrity favorite right now — arm warmers. Seventeen, 12 Apr. 2022 Houndstooths, herringbones and tweeds come in silky wovens or even jerseys, perfect for wear-it-to work styles. Sharon Graubard, courant.com, 15 Aug. 2019 Playing on Kvadrat’s skill in manufacturing wovens, Olivares used different tones within each mineral sample for the warp and weft of the fabric. Pilar Viladas, Curbed, 12 Apr. 2018

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'woven.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woven was in 1930

Dictionary Entries Near woven

Cite this Entry

“Woven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woven. Accessed 28 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

woven

past participle of weave

More from Merriam-Webster on woven

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!