Tapestry: meaning, definitions and examples

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tapestry

 

[ หˆtรฆpษชstri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall hanging or soft furnishing.

Synonyms

fabric, hanging, textile

Examples of usage

  • It took the artist several months to complete the tapestry depicting the historical battle.
  • The tapestry in the living room added a touch of elegance to the decor.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A complex or intricate combination of things; a varied mixture.

Synonyms

blend, combination, mixture

Examples of usage

  • The city's cultural tapestry includes a rich blend of traditions and customs.
  • The tapestry of emotions in the novel captivated the readers.

Translations

Translations of the word "tapestry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tapeรงaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฒเฅ€เคšเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wandteppich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permadani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพะฑะตะปะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tkanina dekoracyjna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒšใ‚นใƒˆใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tapisserie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tapiz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duvar halฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœํ”ผ์ŠคํŠธ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณูŠุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapiserie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tapisรฉria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‚ๆฏฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tapiserija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vefnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะพะฑะตะปะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qobelen

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tapiz

Etymology

The word 'tapestry' originated from the Old French word 'tapisserie', which in turn came from the Late Latin word 'tapes', meaning 'a carpet'. Tapestry has a rich history dating back centuries, with intricate designs and patterns often depicting historical events, religious scenes, or elaborate motifs. Tapestries were highly valued for their artistry and craftsmanship, adorning the walls of castles, palaces, and noble residences.

See also: taper.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,170, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.