tweed
Translation
tweed
Examples
He wore a smart tweed jacket.
He wore a smart tweed jacket.
Grammar Patterns
((a tweed sth.)) something made of tweed He wore a tweed jacket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wool fabric, homespun
Etymology
Named after the River Tweed in Scotland, or possibly a misreading of 'tweel', the Scots word for twill.
Memory Tips
Picture a classic British country gentleman or a detective like Sherlock Holmes wearing a thick, woolly jacket.