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threads

n.
US //ˈθɹɛdz// UK //θɹˈɛdz// threads
  1. 1 thin strings (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    thin strings of cotton, silk, or wool used for sewing.

    plural form of thread; fine filaments of natural or synthetic fibre used for stitching or weaving.

    Example

    She used several different coloured threads to finish the embroidery.

    Example

    The conservator carefully matched the silk threads to the original eighteenth-century tapestry to ensure the repair remained invisible to the naked eye.
  2. 2 online conversations (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Computing

    a series of connected messages in an online discussion or email chain.

    connected series of messages or posts forming a single conversation in an online forum, social media platform, or email chain.

    Example

    I spent all morning reading long threads about the new movie on Reddit.

    Example

    The developer followed several technical threads on the forum to see if other users had encountered the same software bug after the update.
  3. 3 clothes (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Slang Informal

    a casual or cool way to talk about your clothes.

    a slang term for clothing or apparel, often used to describe stylish or new garments.

    Example

    He showed up to the party wearing some very expensive new threads.

    Example

    The protagonist arrived at the gala in vintage threads, standing out amongst the sea of modern designer tuxedos.
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Last updated June 20, 2026