pile-worn in a sentence
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Definition
Pile-worn refers to a fabric or carpet that has become worn down and frayed, particularly in its pile, due to extensive use or washing.
Sample Sentences
- The carpet in the old library was noticeably pile-worn, its fibers thinning under years of foot traffic.
- Her favorite sweater was pile-worn from countless washings, yet she couldn't bear to part with it.
- The pile-worn edges of the vintage book hinted at its long history and the many hands that had turned its pages.
- After years of use, the once plush rug now looked pile-worn, but it still held sentimental value.
- The pile-worn chair had been a family heirloom, cherished despite its frayed upholstery.