tweed
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Across the aisle, a young man with shaggy hair and a tweed blazer noticed the book on my lap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
“He was wearing a tweed jacket and looked like a professor,” said Raskin, now at investigations firm Nardello & Co.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
John scored quarter-zip sweaters for himself and his father-in-law, and his wife splurged on a tweed jacket for Christmas Day.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
Costelloe often used traditional Irish fabrics and textiles in his designs, including Irish linen and tweed.
From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025
Carol and her younger sister have matching outfits for Sundays: fitted brown tweed coats with velvet collars, round brown velvet hats with an elastic under the chin to hold them on.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing tweed
Fabulous Fabrics
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
