Illustrated Ribbon Skirt scene — AI-generated artwork behind this national dress's word search puzzle
This Ribbon Skirt word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: RIBBON, WAISTBAND, FRINGE, BORDER, PLEATS, BELT, WRAP, RUFFLES, COTTON, SILK, SATIN, WOOL.
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Ribbon Skirt word list, defined
RIBBON/ˈrɪbən/ · noun
A long, thin, flexible piece of material, typically made of silk, satin, or cotton, used for tying or decorating something, such as a gift or a hair style. Related: band, strip, sash, tie.
WAISTBAND/wɛstbænd/ · noun
A strip of fabric or material encircling the waist, typically as part of a garment such as trousers or a skirt. Related: girdle, belt, sash, waistline.
FRINGE/frɪndʒ/ · noun, verb, adjective
A fringe is an ornamental border of loose threads, tassels, or loops, or the outermost edge of something. As a verb, it means to provide with a fringe or to border along the edge. Related: border, edge, trimming, margin.
BORDER/ˈbɔːrdər/ · noun, verb
A line separating two countries or areas; the edge or boundary of something. Related: boundary, edge, frontier, margin.
PLEATS/pleɪts/ · noun
A fold or crease in a piece of fabric, typically made by a seam or a series of parallel folds. Pleats are often used in clothing and textiles to create a decorative or functional effect. Related: folds, creases, ruffles, tucks.
BELT/bɛlt/ · noun
A band of leather, fabric, or other flexible material worn around the waist to hold up clothing or as decoration. More broadly, a strip of material used for driving machinery or conveying items. Related: sash, strap, band, girdle.
WRAP/ræp/ · verb, noun
To enclose or cover something completely, typically with a flexible material. A long, thin strip of food, typically made from a flatbread, used for eating or wrapping something. Related: envelop, enclose, cover, fold.
RUFFLES/ˈrʌflz/ · noun
A decorative edge or border, typically of gathered or pleated fabric, used to add texture and visual interest to clothing, home furnishings, or other items. Ruffles can be found on various types of garments, such as shirts, dresses, and scarves. Related: pleats, gatherings, folds, flounces.
COTTON/ˈkɒt.ən/ (UK); /ˈkɑː.t̬ən/ (US) · noun
A soft, fluffy white fiber that surrounds the seeds of the cotton plant and is spun into thread or yarn for making textiles; also the plant itself or fabric woven from this fiber. Related: fabric, textile, cloth, thread.
SILK/sɪlk/ · noun
A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
SATIN/ˈsætɪn/ · noun
A smooth, lustrous fabric with a soft sheen, often made from silk or synthetic fibers. Satin is often used for formal or luxurious clothing and upholstery. Related: velvet, silk, lace, tulle.
WOOL/wʊl/ · noun
A soft, thick, and fibrous natural or synthetic textile fiber, or a fabric made from such fibers. Related: fleece, yarn, thread, fiber.