Tresses: meaning, definitions and examples
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tresses
[ ˈtrɛsɪz ]
hairstyle
Tresses refer to long locks or strands of hair, typically styled or arranged in a decorative way. They can be braided, twisted, or left flowing loosely.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore her tresses in a beautiful braid.
- Her long tresses cascaded down her back.
- I admired the intricate tresses of the bride's hair.
rope or cord
Tresses can also refer to a long lock or plait of rope or cord, typically used for decoration or ornamental purposes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The curtains were tied back with tresses of gold rope.
- The princess's gown was adorned with tresses of pearls.
- He wrapped the gift with a tress of silk cord.
Translations
Translations of the word "tresses" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tranças
🇮🇳 लटें
🇩🇪 Zöpfe
🇮🇩 kepang
🇺🇦 коси
🇵🇱 warkocze
🇯🇵 髪の三つ編み
🇫🇷 tresses
🇪🇸 trenzas
🇹🇷 örgüler
🇰🇷 땋은 머리
🇸🇦 ضفائر
🇨🇿 copánky
🇸🇰 vrkoče
🇨🇳 辫子
🇸🇮 kite
🇮🇸 fléttur
🇰🇿 бұрымдар
🇬🇪 წნულები
🇦🇿 örgülər
🇲🇽 trenzas
Word origin
The word 'tresses' originated from Middle English 'tresse' which came from Old French 'tresse', meaning a braid or plait of hair. The use of 'tresses' to refer to both hair and rope/cord dates back to the 14th century. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various decorative or ornamental strands, whether in the form of hair or other materials.
See also: tress.