frill — a decorative edge of gathered or pleated fabric attached to clothing or furnishing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a decorative edge of gathered or pleated fabric attached to clothing or furnishing
Pronunciation (IPA): /frɪl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's curtains had so many frills, they looked like they were wearing tutus.
- The airline's no-frills service meant we had to pay extra for everything, including the pilot's smile.
- She chose a simple wedding dress without frills or elaborate decorations.
frill
NOUN[/frɪl/]
a decorative edge of gathered or pleated fabric attached to clothing or furnishing
The dress had a delicate frill along the hem that swayed with every step.
Sitting still to craft each frill brings the sweetest thrill!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'frille' meaning a pleated or gathered ornamental edge on clothing. The word entered English in the 16th century through Flemish textile traditions, originally describing the decorative ruffled trim on aristocratic garments.
Breakdown
frill (from Middle Dutch 'frille' meaning pleated ornamental edge) - no prefix/suffix breakdown as it's a complete borrowed word
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's curtains had so many frills, they looked like they were wearing tutus.”
“The airline's no-frills service meant we had to pay extra for everything, including the pilot's smile.”
“She chose a simple wedding dress without frills or elaborate decorations.”
“The restaurant offers good food with no frills and reasonable prices.”
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