furbelow 1 of 2

as in edging
a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming she opted for a simple wedding dress that did without all the frills and furbelows

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

furbelow

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of furbelow
Noun
Oddly, for such a modernizer, Michele’s taste tends toward the baroque, or even the rococo—the man has seemingly never encountered a frill or furbelow that displeased him—and his collections are littered with vintage references. Maya Singer, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 Porsche's design department clearly had fun with this model, reaching deep into the brand's endless reservoir of badges and colors, frills and furbelows. Jens Meiners, Car and Driver, 1 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for furbelow
Noun
  • Each piece comes in a baby blue shade and is adorned with a delicate white floral pattern, bright flower artwork, and embossed beaded edging.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Shorter types need to be featured farther forward, and trailing types are used for bed edgings.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.
    oregonlive, oregonlive, 24 May 2023
  • Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.
    Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2022
Noun
  • Yards of lace, pretty floating chiffons, ruffles and lingerie elements all grounded with both leather and furs.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • This set has airy ruffles and quarter sleeves to keep you cool.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The hotel’s beach club, with loungers shaded by palapa umbrellas and a shoreline fringed with palm trees, feels like a French Polynesian getaway, thanks to its Mediterranean flair and tropical atmosphere.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The water was a blur of teal fringed with rusty shadows, darkening, about twenty feet below, to a sickly emerald.
    Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The storms are expected to develop in the early afternoon near the Kansas-Missouri border, then rapidly travel east, reaching Kansas City around 4 p.m., the forecast shows.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Never forget that Democrats voted to withhold: the paychecks of our troops, border patrol agents, and TSA employees; health care and benefits for veterans; and essential services and programs—just to make a meaningless political point.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Warwick Davis, the British actor who has played various roles in the Star Wars franchise, got a tribute from Luke Skywalker himself as he was garlanded with BAFTA’s highest honor.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
  • One of the great monuments of world culture—a temple garlanded with masterful carvings—the Parthenon was designed by Phidias to celebrate the glory of Athens.
    Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Fringe was responsible for a lot of movement, flounce, and drama this Fashion Week.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Steer clear of heavy flounces and statement prints that draw attention to your fuller bust.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • In his Facebook profile picture, the fighter is seen in fatigues embroidered with what appears to be HTS insignia.
    Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Whether in silk, embroidered, in Lurex, or covered in glitter and sequins, socks were everywhere — from Miu Miu to Valentino to Rabanne.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Furbelow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbelow. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

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