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: a tie-dyed garment or fabric

Examples of tie-dye in a Sentence

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Similarly, Candiani said unique treatments are making a strong comeback, with tie-dye, dip-dye, and acid wash adding playful and unexpected elements to denim. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Feb. 2025 For the occasion, the actress donned an almost entirely black outfit, with dress pants and a blazer over a tie-dye shirt. Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025 Harrelson’s wearing a tie-dye tie that someone has inexplicably and indecipherably signed with a Sharpie. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025 Along with her dress pants and a blazer, Plaza wore a tie-dye shirt which served as a tribute to her late husband. Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tie-dye

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1939, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tie-dye was circa 1939

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“Tie-dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tie-dye. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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