Synonyms for

Tapestry

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

Definition

A fabric consisting of a warp upon which colored threads are woven by hand to produce a design, often pictorial, used as a wall hanging or furniture covering.

Synonyms & similar words

arras tapis drapery textile embroidery needlework quilting weaving fabric cloth coverlet bedspread throw rug carpet mat runner tablecloth curtain blind

Synonyms by register

Formal

fabric textile hangings embroidery

Informal

picture scene design artwork

Literary

arras pictorial weaving woven scene

Antonyms

plainness simplicity monotony uniformity emptiness

Common collocations

  • woven tapestry
  • wall tapestry
  • historical tapestry
  • tapestry of life
  • tapestry of events
  • rich tapestry
  • intricate tapestry
  • tapestry of stories

Word family

noun tapestry
adjective tapestried

Usage note

While 'tapestry' primarily refers to a woven textile, it is often used metaphorically to describe a complex or varied combination of elements, such as a 'tapestry of life'.

Example sentences

  1. The tapestry on the wall was made by my great-grandmother.
  2. She bought a lovely tapestry to hang over her bed.
  3. The museum had a collection of ancient tapestries on display.
  4. I'm going to make a tapestry for my mom's birthday present.
  5. The tapestry added color and warmth to the room.

Quotes

  • A tapestry takes life's colors and weaves them together to make something beautiful.
  • Life is a tapestry woven by the decisions we make.
  • In the tapestry of life, we're all connected.

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