Tapestry

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪpəstri/

Definitions of tapestry

noun a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful tapestry hanging on the wall.

A2 The tapestry depicted a scene from medieval times.

B1 She spent months creating a tapestry of her favorite landscape.

B2 The intricate tapestry told a story of love and betrayal.

C1 The tapestry was a masterpiece of weaving and design.

C2 The tapestry was so detailed that it seemed to come alive.

Examples of tapestry in a Sentence

formal The tapestry hanging on the wall depicted a beautiful scene from ancient history.

informal I love the tapestry in your living room, where did you get it?

slang That tapestry is so lit, it really ties the room together.

figurative The tapestry of life is made up of all our experiences woven together.

Grammatical Forms of tapestry

• past tense: tapestried
• plural: tapestries
• comparative: more tapestried
• superlative: most tapestried
• present tense: tapestry
• future tense: will tapestry
• perfect tense: have tapestried
• continuous tense: is tapestrying
• singular: tapestry
• positive degree: tapestry
• infinitive: to tapestry
• gerund: tapestrying
• participle: tapestried

Origin and Evolution of tapestry

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tapestry' originated from the Latin word 'tapis' meaning a carpet or coverlet.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tapestry' evolved to specifically refer to a heavy handwoven textile used for wall hangings or upholstery, showcasing intricate designs and scenes.