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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."

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• 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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• Nearby Words

tuxedo
tuxedo platy
tvinde
tweed
twig
twig catfish
twig snake

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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tweed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tweed
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