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/
Korean meaning: 의상이나 가구에 붙이는 장식용 주름 천
Korean pronunciation: **프**릴
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
A seamstress arranges the delicate frill trim on an elegant Victorian dress
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Sitting still to craft each frill brings the sweetest thrill!
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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.
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“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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