paisleys

[US]/ˈpeizli/
[UK]/ˈpezli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. (Scottish) a pattern of intricate and colorful curved shapes commonly used in textiles, also known as paisley pattern

Phrases & Collocations

paisley pattern

paisley design

paisley print

paisley scarf

Example Sentences

She wore a paisley scarf with her black dress.

The sofa was covered in a paisley pattern.

He bought a paisley tie for the wedding.

Paisley is a popular design for textiles.

The curtains had a subtle paisley print.

She decorated her bedroom with paisley bedding.

The vintage dress had a beautiful paisley print.

He prefers paisley shirts over plain ones.

The pillowcases were adorned with paisley embroidery.

She designed her own paisley wallpaper for the living room.

Real-world Examples

And this is Paisley and she's five.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2021 Collection

Crowd goes wild and Paisley cried, tears of joy.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

I'm David John McDonald from Paisley.

Source: Connection Magazine

" The idea that we're outdoors is a great thing, " Paisley added.

Source: VOA Slow English - Entertainment

Prince died last week at his Paisley Park studio complex in Minneapolis.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2016

Ok, alright, moving on. Oh, wow. A paisley shirt. It goes with my corduroy suit.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 1

Dressed in his maroon paisley pajamas, Ron stopped dead facing Harry across the room, and looked around.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Fans of Prince have gathered in the rain opposite his home and studios at Paisley Park in Minneapolis.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation April 2016

It could be pink, it could be green, it could be purple, it could be paisley, you know.

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: English Grammar

Whatever the reason, Paisley's popularity as a name proves that it's more than just a design pattern.

Source: The importance of English names.

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