tweed

noun

ˈtwēd How to pronounce tweed (audio)
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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Rooms at the Villa Miloer have ethanol-burning fireplaces, potted orchids, and cocoa silk-tweed sofas with suede pillows. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 An arena of discovery, the Hobbit-hole-like store is also a place to find a reliable hat, like Evan Kinori’s cozy tweed beanie. — New York Times, 31 July 2026 Trotsky, dressed in a cap and tweed knickerbockers, carried a briefcase and cane, walking with the bearing of a soldier. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 While no traditional denim was used in the whimsical collection, Chanel tapped Maison Lesage to weave its blue tweed in a manner that resembles blue jeans. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tweed

Word History

Etymology

probably short for Scots tweedling, twidling twilled cloth

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tweed was in 1841

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“Tweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweed. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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tweed

noun
ˈtwēd How to pronounce tweed (audio)
1
: a rough woolen cloth
2
plural : tweed clothing (as a suit)

Geographical Definition

Tweed

geographical name

ˈtwēd How to pronounce Tweed (audio)
river 97 miles (156 kilometers) long in southeastern Scotland and northeastern England flowing east into the North Sea

Biographical Definition

Tweed

biographical name

ˈtwēd How to pronounce Tweed (audio)
William Marcy 1823–1878 Boss Tweed American politician

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