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herringbone
1 of 2noun
her·ring·bone ˈher-iŋ-ˌbōn 
ˈhe-riŋ-
often attributive
1
: a pattern made up of rows of parallel lines which in any two adjacent rows slope in opposite directions
2
a
: a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
also : a suit made of this fabric
b
: a herringbone arrangement (as of materials or parts)
3
: a method in skiing of ascending a slope by herringboning
herringbone
2 of 2verb
herringboned; herringboning; herringbones
transitive verb
1
: to produce a herringbone pattern on
2
: to arrange in a herringbone pattern
intransitive verb
1
: to produce a herringbone pattern
2
: to ascend a slope by toeing out on skis and placing the weight on the inner side
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 The herringbone pattern in this kitchen designed by Dominique DeLaney adds extra charm. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2022 That means 24 seats in Mint, arranged in a herringbone pattern (compared to 16 on US flights), and 114 seats in the core (compared to 140 on the domestic A320). Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 The Demi, named after the daughter of Bock's close friend Briana Yates Lengyel, has herringbone and link chains with a crystal teardrop charm. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 And then 25 killer preppy looks streamed by—great herringbone and houndstooth and pinstripe and windowpane fabrics edged with rep tie stripes and white and gray piping. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Apr. 2022 The guest rooms, done by interior designer Alexander Waterworth, aim to evoke a homey residential feel with warm amber curtains, crisp white linens, and herringbone hardwood floors. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The kitchen has a stainless farmhouse sink, brass fixtures, stone counters and island, and a herringbone tile backsplash that evokes sea glass. Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The custom herringbone pattern backsplash was created with tile from Concept Studio. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2022 Helena Madden, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021 See More
Noun
With a stylish herringbone pattern available in a variety of shades, this blanket from Authenticity50 is made with soft cotton that's both grown and stitched in the U.S. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2022 The herringbone pattern in this kitchen designed by Dominique DeLaney adds extra charm. Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 11 Aug. 2022 That means 24 seats in Mint, arranged in a herringbone pattern (compared to 16 on US flights), and 114 seats in the core (compared to 140 on the domestic A320). Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022 The Demi, named after the daughter of Bock's close friend Briana Yates Lengyel, has herringbone and link chains with a crystal teardrop charm. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2022 And then 25 killer preppy looks streamed by—great herringbone and houndstooth and pinstripe and windowpane fabrics edged with rep tie stripes and white and gray piping. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Apr. 2022 The guest rooms, done by interior designer Alexander Waterworth, aim to evoke a homey residential feel with warm amber curtains, crisp white linens, and herringbone hardwood floors. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 The kitchen has a stainless farmhouse sink, brass fixtures, stone counters and island, and a herringbone tile backsplash that evokes sea glass. Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2022 The custom herringbone pattern backsplash was created with tile from Concept Studio. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2022 Verb
The individual condos will have herringbone white-oak floors and large windows. Helena Madden, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1659, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1787, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
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