How to Use pleat in a Sentence

pleat

1 of 2 verb

• They are pleated at the top of the drapery panel, and hang from a rod.
  — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, 27 Mar. 2019
• Fold and pleat the border up and around the carrots, leaving the center open.
  — The View, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2023
• My grandmother could pleat pork dumplings with grace and speed.
  — New York Times, 18 May 2022
• Then season the tomatoes with the salt and herbs and bring the outer edges of the dough over the tomatoes, pleating them to maintain the circle.
  — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023
• For the visit, the Duchess of Cambridge chose to wear a black turtleneck top and a leopard print pleated skirt from Zara.
  — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 22 Jan. 2020
• The filter is composed of a dense sheet of small fibers pleated and sealed in a metal or plastic frame.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 2 May 2023
• Fold the border, pinching or pleating dough together, all the way around to form a rim.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Aug. 2019
• The filter is airtight, and comprised of a dense sheet of small fibers pleated and sealed in a metal or plastic frame.
  — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Dec. 2018
• Her mom keeps making fun of her inability to pleat a dumpling.
  — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2021
• Plus, the crew neckline, drop shoulder sleeves, and pleated back all add to it’s casual but cute style.
  — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 14 June 2023
• The loose-fitting tank has wide straps and functional buttons on the front with pleating and an elastic back.
  — Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 25 July 2023
• Campbell wore a black tulle creation that had a giant, poufy pleated skirt and a high-neck collar.
  — Marina Liao, Marie Claire, 23 Jan. 2019
• Doria looked like a schoolgirl in a modest white pleated skirt and short-sleeved blouse, with a coronet of baby’s breath in her hair.
  — Leslie Carroll, Vanities, 24 Apr. 2018
• Pleat the front edge of the wrapper repeatedly, pinching the edge closed after each pleat until the entire dumpling is sealed.
  — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
• Slacks The Midtown Man favors beige-colored chinos, with pleating for the over-40 gentleman and a flat front for under-40 guys.
  — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 24 July 2018
• The store sells everything from simple white, pleated shades to grand chandeliers adorned with gold leaves, like the one hanging above the shop floor that day.
  — Caroline Glenn, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Nov. 2019
• The pleating in the pants and the lines in the half-zip sweater give this set a super elevated look, while the oversized mock neck is both useful (zip it up for warmth) and just plain stylish.
  — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2023
• Trousers and some dresses were often pleated, and lightweight parkas set off some outfits.
  — Gregory Katz, The Seattle Times, 17 Feb. 2018
• Available in 20 colors and patterns, the top has an eyelet design, petal sleeves, pleats down the front, and a keyhole with a metal ring closure.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
• The silk was dyed to a brilliant, rich Prussian blue that becomes glossier and more luminous after pleating.
  — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, 28 Sep. 2019
• Space Age-y fabrics that add structure to fashion with all the stretch and pleating are having an impact on home design as well.
  — Elaine Markoutsas, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
• The actress arrived in a royal blue pleated gown featuring a fitted bodice and a sweeping train and cape.
  — Colleen Kratofil, PEOPLE.com, 4 Mar. 2018
• But the standout moment of the piece was the mini dress portion, made from a sheer material that was pleated throughout.
  — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
• Middleton stepped out in a custom Alessandra Rich pleated dress with waist band and white collar.
  — Chrissy Rutherford, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 July 2018
• Naomi Campbell made the case for sharp silhouettes, emerging in Paris in a boxy blazer that was paired with a flowing pleated dress.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2019
• The 100 percent cotton style feels polished thanks to the pleating and trouser-like tailoring, while the in-stock colors — brown, cream, and dark green — are staple shades for any fall wardrobe.
  — Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 3 Oct. 2023
• Diana looked like an old-time Hollywood star in silver pleated lamé.
  — Sarah Mower, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2017
• The Duchess of Sussex arrived to the ceremony in a navy Club Monaco dress with a built-in multicolored pleated skirt.
  — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Aug. 2018
• For hanging style, your options are ring top, rod pocket, grommet, or pleated, and the grommet and pleated styles cost more per panel.
  — Maya McDowell, House Beautiful, 14 Feb. 2019
• Trousers were pleated with a jodhpur curve at the thigh and secured with elastic at the ankle, while safari shorts were cross-fertilized with ribbed knit leggings.
  — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2018

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pleat

2 of 2 noun

• Her skirt has pleats at the waist.
• Fold up sides of dough to the edges of the jam to form pleats.
  — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2018
• With a fuller skirt, this pick has fun pleats in the back.
  — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
• The thickness and the loose accordion pleats give the broth and the stray bits of pork something to cling to.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2023
• Take care when stitching over the pleats as the fabric may be quite thick.
  — Natalie Shutler, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2020
• From slim-fit to boot-cut, pleat-front, and more, take a look at our round-up of the best leather pants to shop now.
  — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2022
• Fold the dough over the outer edges of the peach mixture, overlapping the dough to make pleats.
  — Linda Giuca and Chris Prosperi, courant.com, 8 Sep. 2017
• This fit and flare sweater dress has accordion pleats, a tie at the waist and a slight mock neck.
  — Brittany Loggins, NBC News, 2 Dec. 2019
• Roman shades have soft, wide pleats that fold flat when raised by a cord.
  — Alice Hurley, Good Housekeeping, 27 Aug. 2019
• The flare of the pants and their diamond-cutting sharp pleat down the middle.
  — Liam Hess, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2021
• Most notably, the baked beans, in small quantities, had enough weight to stretch the pleats and fall through.
  — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 25 Sep. 2019
• His first prototype—one of more than 500—was a pair of pants Yasin baked in his home oven to set the pleats.
  — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, 25 Sep. 2017
• With gorgeous pleats and a cape effect, here’s one look that’s sure to win you best dressed.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2023
• Tuck these inward and press flat on the inside of the mask so this new pleat creates a flat seal.
  — Corey Gaskin, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2021
• Most of the curtains on this list use grommets, which are easy to put up and tend to make the pleats of the curtain look nice and even.
  — Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 14 July 2023
• It’s made from polyester fabric and has pleats for an extra breezy feel.
  — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 May 2023
• The pants have a sharp pleat and flared leg that make the set a little more structured compared to others.
  — Sarah Madaus, Town & Country, 24 July 2023
• The restaurant's name is taken from the fashion term for a pleat with the folds all pressed in the same direction.
  — Jenn Harris, latimes.com, 16 May 2018
• The top was short-sleeved with a belt cinching in her waist, while the long skirt was a loose cut with pleats, swirling around her ankles.
  — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 15 July 2023
• The asymmetrical front, paired with the pleats in the back are a match made in tennis heaven.
  — Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 28 July 2023
• Her bodice was fitted with skinny straps paired with a skirt of gentle pleats that fell to a train.
  — Leanne Italie, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2024
• The floor-length dress was intricately detailed with lace and pleats and cinched at the waist with a thick pink band.
  — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 31 Aug. 2018
• The pink dress featured soft pleats at the bodice that added a flourish to the body-skimming silhouette.
  — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, 25 June 2017
• The pale gown by J. Mendel was made of chiffon, fitted in the ruched, off-the-shoulder bodice and falling from the waist in a princess-style sweep of faint pleats.
  — Maria Puente, USA TODAY, 12 July 2018
• The countryside unfolds as a series of lush pleats of green.
  — Hanya Yanagihara, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2018
• The brand’s wrinkle-resistant Wrancher Dress Jean comes in a range of colors and sizes, and the front pleat adds a dressier look.
  — Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2022
• Work your way around the galette, folding or twisting the dough up and over on itself and forming a series of pleats.
  — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE.com, 22 Nov. 2019
• Meanwhile, the trousers are cut on the roomy side with a single pleat for volume, comfort and swagger.
  — Benedict Browne, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2021
• Month by month, pants got puffier, growing higher rises and sprouting more and more pleats.
  — Jonah Weiner, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2024
• The trousers' high waist and streamlined pleats nip you in while effortlessly elongating your legs.
  — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024