pleat

Example Sentences

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From wide ledges and even “photo spots” illuminated by bright lights, patrons can watch cooks pat the filling and seal each dumpling with the trademark 18 folds, pleated nimbly by hand.

From New York Times

The star was the collection’s motif, seen on stretch dresses and pleated denim mini skirts worn with knee socks — caught somewhere between girlhood and the grownup world.

From Seattle Times

The brand’s classic check print in camel, red and black appeared on pleated dresses and skirts, while Tisci used Burberry’s equestrian knight design and oak leaf crest as prints or embellishments.

From Reuters

Though it was her subtle way with black leather — coats, pinafores, pleated skirts — and the ruffled celadon silks that lingered.

From New York Times

They were worn with sturdy pleated wool skirts with a 1950s flair.

From Seattle Times