paisley

or Pais·ley

[ peyz-lee ]

/ ˈpeɪz li /

noun, plural pais·leys.

a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures.

a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric.

a silk print simulating this fabric and weave.

Also called paisley print . a pattern resembling the design or figure on this fabric or material.

adjective

made of paisley: a paisley shawl.

having the pattern of a paisley.

Origin of paisley

First recorded in 1825–35; named after Paisley

Words nearby paisley

pair skating, pair trawling, paisa, paisano, Paisiello, paisley, paitrick, Paiute, pajama, pajama party, pajamas

Definition for paisley (2 of 2)

Paisley

[ peyz-lee ]

/ ˈpeɪz li /

noun

a city in the Strathclyde region, in SW Scotland, W of Glasgow: thread factories.

paisley.

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Example sentences from the Web for paisley

There was also the paisley mini with nude fishnet tights she wore in “The Crash,” when the Draper home was robbed.
Megan Draper’s Dramatic Wardrobe Evolution on ‘Mad Men’|Misty White Sidell|June 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Paisley, Oregon: This small Oregon town of barely 250 people is where the oldest DNA in America was discovered.
Meet America’s Indiana Jones: Andrew Carroll Searches for Forgotten History Across the U.S.|Nina Strochlic|May 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Critics and listeners were left confused whether Paisley was apologizing for his apparel or justifying it with his bizarre lyrics.
'Accidental Racist': Brad Paisley and LL Cool J Duet on the Confederacy in New Track|Jean Trinh|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Take, for example, the time he wore a Céline paisley silk blouse onstage at Coachella.
Kanye Wore A Leather Skirt to the 12-12-12 Sandy Concert, And People Freaked Out|Misty White Sidell|December 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

RIE toys are simple—a paisley scarf, a wooden spoon, a plastic colander—so as to stimulate imagination and motor skills.
The Secret Celebrity Parenting Craze|Gina Piccalo|October 31, 2010|DAILY BEAST
“Crook may be here any day or any hour,” said Paisley, returning to the doctor.
Red Men and White|Owen Wister
In 1812 they built a factory in Paisley, Scotland, which had long been noted for its textile industries.
The Invention of the Sewing Machine|Grace Rogers Cooper
I wrapped my Paisley scarf round my shoulders, took my courage in both hands, and opened the door.
The Lady of the Basement Flat|Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
I thought from the map that we should go through Paisley; but we did not.
Rollo in Scotland|Jacob Abbott
The Paisley Ponds are dry, but there is salt and brackish water three miles lower down the creek.
Explorations in Australia, The Journals of John McDouall Stuart|John McDouall Stuart

British Dictionary definitions for paisley (1 of 3)

paisley

/ (ˈpeɪzlɪ) /

noun

a pattern of small curving shapes with intricate detailing, usually printed in bright colours

a soft fine wool fabric traditionally printed with this pattern

a garment made of this fabric, esp a shawl popular in the late 19th century

(modifier) of or decorated with this patterna paisley scarf

Word Origin for paisley

C19: named after Paisley

British Dictionary definitions for paisley (2 of 3)

Paisley¹

/ (ˈpeɪzlɪ) /

noun

an industrial town in SW Scotland, the administrative centre of Renfrewshire: one of the world's chief centres for the manufacture of thread, linen, and gauze in the 19th century. Pop: 74 170 (2001)

British Dictionary definitions for paisley (3 of 3)

Paisley²

/ (ˈpeɪzlɪ) /

noun

Bob. 1919–96, English footballer and manager: played for Liverpool (1939–54); under his management (1974–83) Liverpool won six English titles and the European Cup three times (1977, 1978, 1981)

Ian (Richard Kyle) Baron. born 1926, Northern Ireland politician and Presbyterian minister; cofounder (1972) and leader of the Ulster Democratic Unionist Party, First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2007 to 2008

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单词	paisley
释义	paisley or Pais·ley [ peyz-lee ] / ˈpeɪz li / noun, plural pais·leys. a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures. a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric. a silk print simulating this fabric and weave. Also called paisley print . a pattern resembling the design or figure on this fabric or material. adjective made of paisley: a paisley shawl. having the pattern of a paisley. Origin of paisley First recorded in 1825–35; named after Paisley Words nearby paisley pair skating, pair trawling, paisa, paisano, Paisiello, paisley, paitrick, Paiute, pajama, pajama party, pajamas Definition for paisley (2 of 2) Paisley [ peyz-lee ] / ˈpeɪz li / noun a city in the Strathclyde region, in SW Scotland, W of Glasgow: thread factories. paisley. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for paisley There was also the paisley mini with nude fishnet tights she wore in “The Crash,” when the Draper home was robbed. Megan Draper’s Dramatic Wardrobe Evolution on ‘Mad Men’\|Misty White Sidell\|June 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Paisley, Oregon: This small Oregon town of barely 250 people is where the oldest DNA in America was discovered. Meet America’s Indiana Jones: Andrew Carroll Searches for Forgotten History Across the U.S.\|Nina Strochlic\|May 14, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Critics and listeners were left confused whether Paisley was apologizing for his apparel or justifying it with his bizarre lyrics. 'Accidental Racist': Brad Paisley and LL Cool J Duet on the Confederacy in New Track\|Jean Trinh\|April 8, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Take, for example, the time he wore a Céline paisley silk blouse onstage at Coachella. Kanye Wore A Leather Skirt to the 12-12-12 Sandy Concert, And People Freaked Out\|Misty White Sidell\|December 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST RIE toys are simple—a paisley scarf, a wooden spoon, a plastic colander—so as to stimulate imagination and motor skills. The Secret Celebrity Parenting Craze\|Gina Piccalo\|October 31, 2010\|DAILY BEAST “Crook may be here any day or any hour,” said Paisley, returning to the doctor. Red Men and White\|Owen Wister In 1812 they built a factory in Paisley, Scotland, which had long been noted for its textile industries. The Invention of the Sewing Machine\|Grace Rogers Cooper I wrapped my Paisley scarf round my shoulders, took my courage in both hands, and opened the door. The Lady of the Basement Flat\|Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey I thought from the map that we should go through Paisley; but we did not. Rollo in Scotland\|Jacob Abbott The Paisley Ponds are dry, but there is salt and brackish water three miles lower down the creek. Explorations in Australia, The Journals of John McDouall Stuart\|John McDouall Stuart British Dictionary definitions for paisley (1 of 3) paisley / (ˈpeɪzlɪ) / noun a pattern of small curving shapes with intricate detailing, usually printed in bright colours a soft fine wool fabric traditionally printed with this pattern a garment made of this fabric, esp a shawl popular in the late 19th century (modifier) of or decorated with this patterna paisley scarf Word Origin for paisley C19: named after Paisley British Dictionary definitions for paisley (2 of 3) Paisley¹ / (ˈpeɪzlɪ) / noun an industrial town in SW Scotland, the administrative centre of Renfrewshire: one of the world's chief centres for the manufacture of thread, linen, and gauze in the 19th century. Pop: 74 170 (2001) British Dictionary definitions for paisley (3 of 3) Paisley² / (ˈpeɪzlɪ) / noun Bob. 1919–96, English footballer and manager: played for Liverpool (1939–54); under his management (1974–83) Liverpool won six English titles and the European Cup three times (1977, 1978, 1981) Ian (Richard Kyle) Baron. born 1926, Northern Ireland politician and Presbyterian minister; cofounder (1972) and leader of the Ulster Democratic Unionist Party, First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2007 to 2008 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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