tapestry
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈtæpəstri//
KK: /ˈtæpəstri/
noun
Definition
A heavy fabric that is woven with colorful designs or pictures, often used as decoration on walls or for covering furniture.
Example
The living room was adorned with a beautiful tapestry depicting a serene landscape.
Conversation
Have you seen that new tapestry at the gallery downtown?
No, I haven’t! What does it look like?
It has these vibrant colors and intricate patterns that tell a story.
That sounds amazing! I’d love to check it out this weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fabric
textile
hanging
Antonyms
plain
barren
simplicity
transitive verb
Definition
A piece of fabric with pictures or designs that is used to decorate walls or furniture.
Example
The artist created a beautiful tapestry that depicted a scene from nature.
Tense Forms
Past: tapestried
Past Participle: tapestried
Conversation
Have you seen how she decided to tapestry her living room?
No, I haven’t! What does it look like?
It's stunning! The colors really tapestry the whole space beautifully.
Root Explanation
Tapestry → The word originates from Old French *tapisserie*, which comes from *tapis* (meaning carpet or cloth). A tapestry is a piece of fabric that is woven with intricate designs, often used for decoration.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful piece of cloth or carpet ('tapis') that tells a story through its designs — that's what a tapestry is.
Visually Confused Words
tapsterly
tapster