pleated

[US]/ˈpli:tɪd/
[UK]/'plitɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. folded or creased in a series of parallel lines, often sewn in place.

Phrases & Collocations

pleated skirt

pleated trousers

pleated dress

pleated blouse

Example Sentences

a broad piece of pleated cloth.

The nurse wore a pleated cap on her head.

On her white shirtwaist was a pleated jabot of cheap lace, caught with a large novelty pin of imitation coral.

The mink knitted pullover, the cut in fur patterns coat, very close to the body cocktail dresses in black velvet, marabou boleros and a magnificent top in chestnut glacé stitch with pleated patterns.

She wore a pleated skirt to the party.

The pleated curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.

He ironed the pleated shirt before the meeting.

The designer incorporated pleated details into the dress.

The pleated fabric gave the dress a unique texture.

She folded the pleated napkins for the dinner party.

The pleated pants were a popular fashion trend last season.

The pleated details on the blouse added a feminine touch.

The tailor carefully sewed the pleated fabric for the dress.

She admired the pleated fan for its intricate design.

Real-world Examples

Long as it's in pleated pants.

Source: Ozark.

She did the same thing to me with pleated khakis.

Source: Young Sheldon Season 5

He couldn't be more comfortable in his pleated khakis and tucked-in sweatshirt.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

During the Ming Dynasty, deeply pleated versions of the skirt were extremely popular.

Source: Intermediate and advanced English short essay.

Do you like miniskirt? It's popular among young girls. The pleated skirt also sells well.

Source: Shopping Dialogue for Traveling Abroad:

Pleated pants are in. GQ did a whole spread.

Source: S04

I'm not talking about pleated pants, you nitwit.

Source: S04

Pleated skirts are hard to iron.

Source: American Family Universal Parent-Child English: 8000 Sentences

They're clad in the traditional pleated kilt and pompom shoes made famous by the evzones.

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

Paintings of Tutankhamun show him in a pleated kilt of white linen.

Source: who was series

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