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Definition of tweed

tweed

/twiːd/
tweed
Plural:tweeds
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Adjective:tweedy
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tweed Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A rough, unfinished woolen fabric, typically featuring a mixed color effect, traditionally woven in Scotland.

Example

"The tailor selected a heavy green tweed to construct the winter coat."

2

Garments, especially suits, made from tweed fabric.

Example

"The wealthy landowner spent his weekends marching across the moors dressed in his finest country tweeds."

• adjective

1

Made of or resembling tweed fabric.

Example

"He arrived at the academic conference wearing a vintage tweed jacket and wire-rimmed glasses."

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• Rhymes for tweed

• Nearby Words

twat
tweak
tweaker
tweed
tweed river
tweeds
tweedy

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 19th century: arose from a misreading of the Scottish word 'tweel' (twill), which was subsequently influenced by an association with the River Tweed in Scotland, an area renowned for its textile weaving.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tweed
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