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pleat
[pleet]
noun
a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.
verb (used with object)
to fold or arrange in pleats.
pleat
/ ː /
noun
any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric and pressing, stitching, or steaming into place See also box pleat inverted pleat kick pleat knife pleat sunburst pleats
verb
(tr) to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc) in pleats
Other Word Forms
- pleater noun
- pleatless adjective
- unpleated adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pleat1
Example Sentences
Actress and musician Teyana Taylor scored one of the Gala’s best looks early in the night, with a dandified look that took pleating and accessories to the next level.
Every meticulous detail — from Anne’s tailored pleats to how each woman eats an apple — is beguiling.
Fabrics are variously folded like origami, appliqued, quilted, embroidered, beaded, gathered, pleated, printed, felted, dyed, etched, lasered and layered.
The photo, taken at Bagshot Park, shows the duchess wearing a black turtleneck jumper and a pleated cream skirt.
Like pleated minis, low-rise jeans and crop tops, “The Simple Life” has made a comeback in the culture.
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