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pleating Synonyms
Another word for pleating
Choosing another word for pleating depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Pleated fabric or an arrangement of pleats considered collectively on a garment, curtain, or decorative furnishing.
Usage Example
"Delicate accordion pleatwork along the hem gave the silk evening gown graceful movement."
Strongest
pleatwork
Strong
plissé
• noun (Context 2)
The process or technique of folding fabric into regular, flat, or rounded folds that are pressed, stitched, or heat-set into place.
Usage Example
"The fashion student spent the afternoon practicing box plaiting on a piece of crisp linen."
Strong
plaiting
folding
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pleating. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pleating