Synonyms for pleat

Most common

plait

All synonyms

Noun

Verb

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

2. v. 1

   To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

Forms

Plural

pleats → plaits, doubles…

Past participle

pleated
e.g. pleated → ruffled, plicated…

Example sentences

• plait Mum, I want you to plait my hair.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

plait¹

6 letters

double², ruffle²

7 letters

plicate

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (double² = 2 syllables).