rimple

[ rim-puhl ]

noun

1. a wrinkle.

verb (used with or without object)

, rim·pled, rim·pling.

1. to wrinkle; crumple; crease.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rimple¹

1400–50; late Middle English; compare Middle Dutch, Middle Low German rimpel; akin to rumple

Example Sentences

The bride chose an embroidered, green set from Shyamal and Bhumika for her henna party, a white and gold outfit from Shop Awadh by Birjees Fatima for the ceremony, and finally, a gown with a multicolored brocade train from Rimple & Harpreet Narula for the reception.

From New York Times

For all the “Ed Sullivan Show” appearances and mingling with country legends the homegrown artist did during her rise to fame in the late 1950s, the approachable Washington native was as “in-your-backyard” as it gets, as Steve Rimple, a friend and recent member of her band, put it.

From Seattle Times

“She must have gotten a call for another gig, and she went to it,” Rimple said.

From Seattle Times

I don’t know how I’m gonna do another two hours,’” Rimple recalled.

From Seattle Times

The American expat journalist Paul Rimple takes small groups on these lively, well-priced full-day tours exploring the city’s food stalls and markets.

From New York Times