tapestry
[ˈtæpəstɹi]
A tapestry is a decorative piece made from woven or knotted threads, often showing a picture or scene. It's like a big, colorful painting on fabric.
When we talk about tapestries, we usually think of beautiful, intricate designs hanging on walls in old castles or fancy homes. However, the word can also refer to a narrative or a sequence of events that are woven together, often in a story or poem. In this sense, a person's life experiences could be thought of as their own tapestry – a rich and complex mix of different threads.
How common is "tapestry"?
Word tapestry is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A heavy woven cloth, often with decorative pictorial designs, normally hung on walls.
verb
To decorate with tapestry, or as if with a tapestry.
Real examples of "tapestries" in context
