How to Use tweed in a Sentence

tweed

noun
  • The elderly professor was always seen in his tweeds.
  • The clothes are very light, even the tweeds.
    — Lee Hyo-Won, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Pristine tweed suits and white lace gowns have been two of her go-tos.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Chanel always used Irish tweed.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025
  • For an edgier vibe, dark tweed is the default.
    — Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
  • This coat is a silk and cashmere blend that looks almost like a tweed.
    — Marisa Meltzer, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Don’t let the Q4 tweed on the label fool you.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
  • There are lots of tweed or silk jumpsuits lined with light terry cloth.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 5 May 2022
  • The skirt-blazer combo was pink and white tweed and had a black trim.
    — Janae McKenzie, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2021
  • The dove white tweed jacket was crafted in an off-white wool blend.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • There were bears in straw hats, bonnets, bow ties, and tweed jackets.
    — Kerry Elson, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The linen tweed coat with indigo over-check is made of wool, silk and linen.
    — Nedra Rhone, ajc, 7 June 2018
  • This tweed and gabardine trench melds to the body and feels like a fresh take on your go-to trench.
    — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 June 2022
  • Done in wool, corduroy, and tweed, these selects add a bit of charm to any look.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2025
  • For the high-class, there were ecru and black tweed skirt suits -- the house signature.
    — Thomas Adamson, Star Tribune, 6 Oct. 2020
  • That means a lot of tweeds, slate gray, wool, check, and plaid—plus leather loafers and pocket squares.
    — Hannah Elliott, Bloomberg.com, 26 Sep. 2017
  • The classic tweeds and cuts, and very British dressing for him.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Nothing says old money quite like a matching tweed skirt suit.
    — Collette Grimes, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Keoghan followed her color scheme in a black tweed jacket and black pants.
    — Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
  • With three oversized bows at the front, this tweed shift dress is a dressy option for evening events.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 17 May 2025
  • Taylor wore a purple cashmere dress and added a tweed and fur coat to stay warm.
    — Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024
  • Taylor wore a purple cashmere dress and added a tweed and fur coat to stay warm.
    — Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
  • Can't seem to stumble across the right tweed set at the consignment shop?
    — Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Oct. 2022
  • That is what my tweed referred to — the anti-semitism of the Iran deal.
    — Nick Vadala, Philly.com, 14 June 2018
  • Tuck it into a pair of high-waist tweed black shorts and the look changes entirely.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • This season the brand worked tweeds, checks and compact wools into suits with a twist.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Take Bernard’s, a moody cocktail boite done up with leather and tweed accents.
    — Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Pick out a pair in a unique texture—like tweed—or a bold red hue and wear it with your favorite jeans.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • Ready to add a tweed jacket to your fall closet à la Stewart?
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
  • But the wife and I stocked up tartan and tweeds for holiday gifts.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 16 Nov. 2023

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