tassel

[US]/'tæs(ə)l/
[UK]/'tæsl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a hanging ornament made of threads or cords, often ending in tassels; a tuft or cluster of threads, as at the edge of a garment
vt. to decorate with tassels
vi. to put forth tassels; to produce tassel-like flowers

Phrases & Collocations

decorative tassel

tassel earrings

fringed tassel

tassel trim

Example Sentences

The corn has begun to tassel.

The tassel that graduates transfer from one side of the cap to the other as a sign of their elevation is an outgrowth of the medieval biretta worn by Roman Catholic clergy.

In summer tassel, Luan tree, acacia, Hystrix real, Weigela flowers, rose, red flowering continuously Hundred Days.

The tassel on her graduation cap swayed in the breeze.

I love the tassel details on this handbag.

She added a tassel to her keychain for a pop of color.

The curtains were adorned with elegant tassels at the ends.

The dancer's costume was adorned with shimmering tassels.

He gently brushed his fingers over the silky tassel.

The pillow was embellished with a golden tassel.

The tassel on the necklace added a touch of elegance.

The traditional dress was beautifully decorated with intricate tassels.

She twirled around, the tassels on her dress swaying with her movements.

Real-world Examples

Treat him to a nice little look, little tassels.

Source: Learn to dress like a celebrity.

Just be careful not to confuse them with tassels.

Source: Desperate Housewives Season 7

I want to see the " completely innocent" look you have when destiny shakes her tassels in your face.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 6

Each side featured colorful paintings with a tassel hanging on it.

Source: National College Student English Competition Category C

Not the usual mortar-board cap with a tassel and not a heavy robe.

Source: VOA Regular Speed August 2016 Compilation

And he held up a blossom that looked like a tassel of silver-white silk.

Source: American Elementary School English 4

In the spring its branches are covered with bunches of creamy flowers, like long tassels.

Source: American Original Language Arts Third Volume

Then puss, to Mary's delight, sprang at the tassel as she would at a mouse.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 1

He pulled aside a window-curtain, and the tassel grew heavy in his hand-a mass of gold.

Source: American Elementary School English 5

As he spoke he tied a piece of string to a tassel which he held in his hand.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 1

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