tie-dye

noun

ˈtī-ˌdī How to pronounce tie-dye (audio)
1
: tie-dyeing
2
: a tie-dyed garment or fabric

Examples of tie-dye in a Sentence

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Hang out at the library for an evening of games, music, snacks and a craft to tie-dye a tote bag. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 30 May 2026 His daughter, Zoe, is ready for school, her tie-dye backpack nearby. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 7 May 2026 The child was last seen wearing a teal tie-dye shirt and gray shorts, according to the police message. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2026 This pack comes with 64 pieces featuring unique neon, tie-dye and glitter colors. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tie-dye

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of tie-dye was circa 1939

Rhymes for tie-dye

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tied to one's mother's apron strings
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“Tie-dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-dye. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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