yarn-dyed; yarn-dying; yarn-dyes

transitive verb

: to dye before weaving or knitting

Examples of yarn-dye in a Sentence

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These ones are yarn-dyed and prewashed, giving them a handmade feel that’ll only get softer with use. Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024 Mulier says all the fabrics are yarn-dyed, not piece-dyed. Miles Socha, WWD, 15 June 2024 For example, the organic cotton is yarn-dyed so the color will last, and the waffle weave is extra thirsty for soaking up spills. Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yarn-dye was in 1885

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“Yarn-dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yarn-dye. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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