Watteau

adjective

Wat·​teau (ˌ)wä-ˈtō How to pronounce Watteau (audio)
1
of a hat : shallow-crowned and having a wide brim turned up at the back to hold flower trimmings
2
of women's dress : having back pleats falling loosely from neckline to hem

Word History

Etymology

Antoine Watteau

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Watteau was in 1861

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Cite this Entry

“Watteau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Watteau. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Watteau

biographical name

Wat·​teau wä-ˈtō How to pronounce Watteau (audio)
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(Jean-) Antoine 1684–1721 French painter
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