Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tie-dye
noun
/ˈtaɪ daɪ/
Definition
A method of resist-dyeing fabric or clothing to create patterns by tying or folding the fabric before applying dye.
Examples
- She wore a beautiful tie-dye shirt to the festival.
- The kids enjoyed making their own tie-dye T-shirts at the camp.
- He gifted her a tie-dye scarf that he made himself.
Meaning
Tie-dye refers to a colorful fabric design technique where the material is tied in certain ways to create patterns that resist dyeing.
Synonyms
- resist dye
- batik
- colored pattern
