Word
wilton
Phoneticswilton
/ˈwɪɫtən/
Definition
n. a high-quality, heavy carpet made with loops of wool.
n. a variety of high-quality carpet woven on a loom, characterized by a heavy texture and loops of wool that are often cut to create a velvet-like pile.
Examples
“The hotel lobby is covered in a luxurious red wilton.”
“Because of its durability and classic appearance, a wilton is often chosen for high-traffic areas in traditional homes.”
“The interior designer specified a bespoke wilton for the drawing room, noting that the traditional weaving technique would ensure the intricate floral pattern remained sharp for decades.”
Examples
simple
“The hotel lobby is covered in a luxurious red wilton.”
contextual
“Because of its durability and classic appearance, a wilton is often chosen for high-traffic areas in traditional homes.”
complex
“The interior designer specified a bespoke wilton for the drawing room, noting that the traditional weaving technique would ensure the intricate floral pattern remained sharp for decades.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before 'carpet'.
Etymology
From either Old English welig (“willow”) or wella (“spring, stream”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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