pleat

[ pleet ]

noun

1. a fold of definite, even width made by doubling cloth or the like upon itself and pressing or stitching it in place.

verb (used with object)

1. to fold or arrange in pleats.

pleat

/ pliːt /

noun

1. any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric and pressing, stitching, or steaming into place See also box pleat inverted pleat kick pleat knife pleat sunburst pleats

verb

1. tr to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc) in pleats

Other Words From

• pleater noun
• pleatless adjective
• un·pleated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleat¹

1325–75; Middle English; variant of plait

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleat¹

C16: variant of plait

Example Sentences

The guests will enter the East Wing to a wall of oversized fans that spill onto the floor, a piece of art and a metaphor with “the small end representing the beginning of life, and each pleat the many paths our lives can take,” Mr. Elizondo said.

From New York Times

A more formal room may call for drapery with lavish pleats, but for the relaxed, traditional look Arnold usually prefers, he likes to keep it simple: “I’ll do a single pinch pleat just an inch or two from the top” — in other words, a stitched fold wherever he plans to add a drapery hook for hanging.

From Seattle Times

Former Luton Town boss David Pleat hailed a "remarkable achievement" by the current side after they reached the Championship play-off final.

From BBC

"The manager's done wonderfully well, the recruitment is superb," Pleat told BBC Radio 5 Live Sport.

From BBC

Pleat, now 78, managed the Hatters in the top flight of English football in the 1980s and 1990s.

From BBC