Word
paisley
Phoneticspais·ley
US/ˈpeɪzɫi/
UK/pˈeɪsli/
Definition
n. a pattern of colorful, curved shapes that look like teardrops or leaves. It is often used on clothes like shirts, ties, and scarves.
n. a distinctive decorative pattern featuring colorful, curved, teardrop-shaped motifs. Derived from Persian and Indian designs, it became widely popular in Western fashion through the textile industry in Paisley, Scotland.
Examples
“He wore a blue tie with a small paisley pattern.”
“The designer chose a bold paisley fabric for the summer collection to give the dresses a vintage feel.”
“While the motif originated in ancient Persia as the 'buta', it was the 19th-century weaving industry in Scotland that cemented the name paisley in the English lexicon.”
Examples
simple
“He wore a blue tie with a small paisley pattern.”
contextual
“The designer chose a bold paisley fabric for the summer collection to give the dresses a vintage feel.”
complex
“While the motif originated in ancient Persia as the 'buta', it was the 19th-century weaving industry in Scotland that cemented the name paisley in the English lexicon.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the pattern in general; countable when referring to a specific design or fabric type.
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