INDEX:
1. PATTERN
RELATED WORDS
see also
↑ DESIGN
↑ ART/CULTURE
↑ PAINT
↑ DRAW
↑ COLOUR
↑ DECORATE
↑ MATERIAL
↑ CLOTHES
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1. PATTERN
▷ pattern /ˈpæt ə nǁˈpætərn/ [countable noun]
a regular arrangement of shapes, colours, or lines, especially one that is used to decorate paper, cloth, plates etc :
▪ I’m looking for a wallpaper with a nice bold pattern.
▪ a navy blue silk blouse with a white flowery pattern
pattern of
▪ patterns of sunlight and shadow on the ground
▷ design /dɪˈzaɪn/ [countable noun]
a pattern or shape which is used to decorate something such as cloth or paper :
▪ This design is very common on Turkish carpets.
▪ brightly coloured curtains with an attractive floral design
▷ markings /ˈmɑːʳkɪŋz/ [plural noun]
the natural patterns on the skin, fur, or feathers of animals or birds :
▪ The bird can be easily recognized by its unusual red and yellow markings.
▷ motif /məʊˈtiːf/ [countable noun]
a single shape which is repeated to form a pattern which decorates something :
a fish/flower/sun etc motif
▪ She was wearing a plain white T-shirt with a fish motif in blue and green.
▷ patterning /ˈpæt ə nɪŋǁˈpætərnɪŋ/ [uncountable noun]
the pattern that covers the surface of an object, animal, plant etc :
▪ The zebra has very distinctive patterning.
▪ Look at the beautiful delicate patterning around the base of the vase.