Tweeds Meaning in English
word · lemma: tweed
Definition
'Tweeds' are clothes made from a thick, rough woolen fabric called tweed, often used for jackets, coats, or suits, especially in traditional British fashion.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural—refers to a set of clothing items (e.g., jackets or suits) made of tweed, associated with a traditional, country-like British style. Not used for general wool clothing; 'tweed' is the fabric, 'tweeds' the garments. Common in literary or formal contexts.
Example Sentences
He wore his old tweeds to the countryside.
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Many professors wear tweeds during autumn.
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Her grandfather's closet was full of tweeds.
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He always looks so traditional in his brown tweeds and cap.
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After moving to London, she swapped her tweeds for modern city clothes.
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You can't go hiking in tweeds—they're just for show these days!
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