Tress: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in a poetic or romantic context to describe a woman's long, flowing hair.

• Her tresses flowed like a river of gold down her back.
• He gently tucked a loose tress behind her ear.

Can be used in both a poetic and everyday context to describe a single piece of hair. This term is somewhat timeless and can be romantic.

• A single lock of his hair fell across his forehead.
• She wore a lock of hair tied with a ribbon.

Appropriate for describing hair that is coiled or wavy. Commonly used in everyday conversation.

• She has natural curls that she loves to show off.
• John admired the curls in her hair.

Often used in a more technical or neutral context to describe a thin piece of hair. It can also suggest fragility or singularity.

• She pulled a strand of hair from her brush.
• A single strand of silver hair stood out among the black.

Appearing twice in the input, this word has already been described under the first entry and likely included in error. No new context or examples needed.

• She let her golden tresses fall over her shoulders
• The princess had long, flowing tresses

Used to talk about a single piece of hair or fiber. Can also refer to a theme or element in a narrative.

• She found a strand of hair on her jacket
• The book weaved together many fascinating strands of story

Describes a thin strand of fiber for sewing. Also used metaphorically for a continuous line of thought or conversation.

• She threaded the needle carefully
• The thread of his argument was difficult to follow

Primarily refers to spun thread used for knitting or weaving. Informally, can mean a long, rambling story, sometimes exaggerated.

• She bought some colorful yarn for her new knitting project
• Grandpa spun a wild yarn about his adventures at sea