Tweed

/twiːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A coarse, woolen fabric that is typically woven with a pattern and is often used for outdoor clothing.
He wore a classic tweed jacket to the countryside wedding.
A garment made from tweed fabric.
She bought a stylish tweed coat for the winter season.
A style of clothing made from this fabric, often associated with country or formal wear.
The gentleman's outfit was completed with tweed trousers and a matching vest.

Etymology

The word 'tweed' is derived from the Scottish river Tweed, where the fabric was first produced.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tweed jacket:
A type of jacket made from tweed fabric, typically structured and sophisticated.
tweed suit:
A formal outfit made from tweed, often more relaxed than a traditional suit.
tweed run:
A social event where participants dress in tweed and cycle around a city.

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Slang Meanings

Referring to someone dressed in a rustic, country style.
He looked all tweed and country at the countryside wedding.