tapestry

noun

tap·es·try ˈta-pə-strē How to pronounce tapestry (audio)

plural tapestries

: a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs

: a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery

: embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry

needlepoint tapestry

: something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design)

nature's rich tapestry

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The wails of sirens, pops of gunfire, and thrums of electronic music in Cyberpunk 2077's Night City all melt together into a sonic tapestry to pull you into the game with an unparalleled level of immersion.

Jaina Grey, Wired, 26 June 2022 Vibrant, cerulean-colored walls make the perfect complement to a tapestry-like room divider in this sophisticated living room by New York City designer Nick Olsen.

Marisa Martin, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 Lately she has been woven into New York Nico’s tapestry of colorful city characters.

New York Times, 19 May 2022 This new and glorious opera reclaims their stories, passions and humanity as well as their rightful place woven into the American tapestry.

Frank Rizzo, Variety, 31 Jan. 2022 Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Wireless Bralette in tapestry teal, $14 (orig.

Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 But designing for a new medium didn’t stop him from making aesthetic choices that ran completely against the tapestry tradition.

Cammy Brothers, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2022 In 1971, Sheila Yuter and her husband were at the Prado in Madrid, where the only English-speaking tour available was of the museum’s tapestry gallery.

John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Emmy nominees brings together an impressive tapestry of imaginative work.

Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, modification of Anglo-French tapicerie, from tapit, tapis carpet, hanging, from Greek tapētion, diminutive of tapēt-, tapēs carpet

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	tapestries
释义	tapestry noun tap·es·try ˈta-pə-strē plural tapestries 1 a : a heavy handwoven reversible textile used for hangings, curtains, and upholstery and characterized by complicated pictorial designs b : a nonreversible imitation of tapestry used chiefly for upholstery c : embroidery on canvas resembling woven tapestry needlepoint tapestry 2 : something resembling tapestry (as in complexity or richness of design) nature's rich tapestry Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web The wails of sirens, pops of gunfire, and thrums of electronic music in Cyberpunk 2077's Night City all melt together into a sonic tapestry to pull you into the game with an unparalleled level of immersion. Jaina Grey, Wired, 26 June 2022 Vibrant, cerulean-colored walls make the perfect complement to a tapestry-like room divider in this sophisticated living room by New York City designer Nick Olsen. Marisa Martin, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2022 Lately she has been woven into New York Nico’s tapestry of colorful city characters. New York Times, 19 May 2022 This new and glorious opera reclaims their stories, passions and humanity as well as their rightful place woven into the American tapestry. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 31 Jan. 2022 Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Wireless Bralette in tapestry teal, $14 (orig. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 But designing for a new medium didn’t stop him from making aesthetic choices that ran completely against the tapestry tradition. Cammy Brothers, WSJ, 20 Aug. 2022 In 1971, Sheila Yuter and her husband were at the Prado in Madrid, where the only English-speaking tour available was of the museum’s tapestry gallery. John Kelly, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2022 Emmy nominees brings together an impressive tapestry of imaginative work. Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, modification of Anglo-French tapicerie, from tapit, tapis carpet, hanging, from Greek tapētion, diminutive of tapēt-, tapēs carpet First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing tapestry tapestry carpet tapestry carpet Kids Definition tapestry noun tap·es·try ˈta-pə-strē plural tapestries : a heavy cloth that has designs or pictures woven into it and is used especially as a wall hanging tapestries noun plural of tapestry as in mosaics something made up of many different things, people, etc. In spring and early summer, the garden was a vivid tapestry of colors. All of our experiences, both good and bad, form part of the rich tapestry of our lives. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mosaics rainbows assortments medleys collages varieties jumbles amalgams patchworks blends mélanges accumulations menageries combinations pastiches notions salads montages potpourris sundries ragouts litters fusions tangles miscellanies jungles smorgasbords hodgepodges agglomerations olios agglomerates patchwork quilts miscellanea ragbags gumbos hashes detritus mishmashes grab bags mixed bags crazy quilts stews aggregations rummages compounds oddments composites conglomerates motleys conglomerations scrambles welters shuffles jambalayas clutters aggregates farragoes alloys hotchpotches alphabet soups macédoines botches catchalls tumbles omnium-gatherums gallimaufries admixtures intermixtures salmagundis muddles ollas podridas commixtures odds and ends olla podridas disorders messes morasses chaoses imbroglios disarrays shambles disarrangements snarls dog's breakfasts confusions bollixes knots mix-ups
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tapestry

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Example Sentences

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Phrases Containing tapestry

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