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Tweed (Noun)

Thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The professor's tweed jacket was a staple in his academic wardrobe, complete with leather elbow patches.
She wrapped her tweed scarf tightly around her neck to ward off the chill of the autumn morning.
The rustic tweed suit he wore to the wedding was made from genuine Scottish wool.
Tweed trousers and a matching jacket made for a stylish and comfortable outfit for the outdoor enthusiast.
The vintage tweed coat hung in the attic, a relic of her grandfather's country estate.

(usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

He wore a pair of worn tweeds that had been his father's before him.
The old professor's tweeds were frayed at the cuffs and had a distinctive scent of pipe smoke.
The golfer's tweeds were a warm and comfortable choice for the chilly morning on the links.
The academic's tweeds were a staple of his wardrobe, and he wore them to every lecture.
The estate manager's tweeds were sturdy and practical, suitable for a day spent outdoors inspecting the grounds.