C1nounarts
US/ˈtæp.ə.stri/
UK/ˈtæp.ə.stri/
a heavy cloth with a picture woven into it; also, a rich mix of many different things
In context
A huge medieval tapestry covers one wall of the castle hall.
Saigon's street food is a rich tapestry of Chinese, French and Khmer flavors.
The novel weaves a tapestry of stories from three generations.
Words that go with tapestry
adjective + noun
- rich tapestryThe city is a rich tapestry of cultures.
- woven tapestryEach woven tapestry tells a story from the village.
- medieval tapestryThe museum restored a medieval tapestry of a hunting scene.
noun + preposition
- tapestry ofThe festival is a colorful tapestry of music and dance.
verb + noun
- weave a tapestryThe director weaves a tapestry of small, quiet moments.