Synonyms for

Shaw

Verb / ʃɔ: / Another word for shaw — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A thick woolen or cotton fabric, typically used for suits and coats.

Synonyms & similar words

joshbillings annahowardshaw gbshaw shaw arthurjacobarshawsky artieshaw henrywheelershaw georgebernardshaw tweed flannel herringbone twill cheviot gabardine serge drapery cloth material textile fabric stuff felt wool cotton linen silk velvet fur

Synonyms by register

Formal

shade shadow gloom obscurity

Informal

darkness dimness gloominess

Literary

umbrage penumbra murk

Antonyms

light sunshine daylight brightness illumination

Common collocations

  • deep shaw
  • dark shaw
  • ancient shaw
  • dense shaw
  • sunlit shaw
  • misty shaw
  • forest shaw

Word family

noun shaw

Usage note

Shaw is a somewhat archaic or literary term for a thicket or grove of trees. It is less common in everyday modern English compared to 'thicket' or 'wood'.

Example sentences

  1. The tailor made a shaw suit for the businessman.
  2. She wrapped herself in a thick shaw to stay warm.
  3. The old man wore a shaw over his shoulders.
  4. The shaw was made of wool and had a plaid design.
  5. The coat was made of shaw and felt very warm.

Quotes

  • I have a shaw that I love to wear in the winter.
  • The shaw he wore was made of the finest wool.
  • The shaw is a classic fabric for men's suits.

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