wales

[weylz] / weɪlz /

NOUN

rib of fabric

Synonyms

STRONG

grain mark rib ridge streak strip texture weal weave welt

Example Sentences

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Wales Green Party and the Welsh Liberal Democrats have been asked to comment.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Across the south Midlands and the west coast of Wales it is likely to reach 22C, making it the warmest day of the year so far.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

With sauna culture quickly growing across the UK, including in Wales, some advocates of the heated treatment claim they could become the "new pub" when it comes to socialising.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Many tourists looking to spend the Easter weekend in north and west Wales cancelled, leaving some worried about the effect it will have on the tourism industry.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

I knew from studying atlases as a kid that Cymru meant Wales.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs