noun

tapestry

TA-puhst-ree

noun

A thick, woven fabric, often decorated with pictures or patterns, traditionally hung on walls.

"A medieval tapestry depicting a hunting scene hung in the great hall."

A rich, intricate mixture of many different elements.

"The city is a tapestry of cultures and languages."

How to Use Tapestry

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA woven decorative wall-hanging, or figuratively, a rich blend of varied things.

Common pairings

woven tapestry a tapestry of cultures

tapestried past tense, tapestries plural, tapestries singular

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A medieval _____ depicting a hunting scene hung in the great hall.

From Old French tapisserie, ultimately from Greek tapes, referring to a heavy carpet or cloth.

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