chevron
noun
chev·ron
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Definition of chevron
: a figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V: such as
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: a heraldic charge consisting of two diagonal stripes meeting at an angle usually with the point up
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: a sleeve badge that usually consists of one or more chevron-shaped stripes that indicates the wearer's rank and service (as in the armed forces)
Illustration of chevron
chevrons b: 1 marine staff sergeant, 2 air force staff sergeant, 3 army staff sergeant
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Examples of chevron in a Sentence
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At a dinner in Beverly Hills last night, Schafer sported a mock neck Missoni dress with a deep red and black chevron pattern. — Sophie Kemp, Vogue, "Hunter Schafer Wears Missoni and Margiela With a Down-to-Earth Twist," 14 Aug. 2019 The brick house boasts cypress paneling and woodwork, most notably on the ceilings where boards meet at chevron-like angles. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Perfectly preserved Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian near NYC asks $1.2M," 18 June 2019 The Vickie credenza, available at Lulu & Georgia, is a 3-door sideboard with 3D chevron detailing on the doors and gold legs. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "This Stunning Credenza Might Make You Blush," 16 Nov. 2018 Kors had both, in the form of colorful boas and an intarsia chevron coat. — Nicole Phelps, Vogue, "The Top 10 Shows of New York Fashion Week Fall 2019," 14 Feb. 2019 For his appearance, Ali donned Dzojchen’s single-breasted suit in black silk with chevron print overlay and a matching button-up underneath. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "The Wrap Suit? It’s a Thing—And Mahershala Ali Has It Down," 11 Jan. 2019 Pair the leggings with a tank for your yoga class, and then slip on the chevron pullover for brunch afterward. — SELF, "Our Favorite Items From the SELF x Beyond Yoga Collaboration," 28 Nov. 2018 The suits featured chevron prints in orange-and-green and yellow-and-gray, a bright watercolor-esque pattern, and some seriously retro vibes. — Avery Matera, Teen Vogue, "BTS Wore Coordinated Printed Suits on Good Morning America," 26 Sep. 2018 The yellow-brick Harborview Medical Center, decorated in places with white chevrons and pocked with dollhouse windows, is a gorgeous building, an early-twentieth-century sanitarium overlooking Seattle’s infinite harbor. — Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, "The Heroes of Science Who Are Unlocking the Brain," 3 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chevron.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for chevron
chevron
noun
English Language Learners Definition of chevron
: a shape, pattern, or object in the form of a V or an upside-down V
: a piece of cloth that is shaped like a V and that is worn on the sleeve of a military or police uniform to show a person's rank
See the full definition for chevron in the English Language Learners Dictionary
chevron
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chev·ron
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Kids Definition of chevron
: a sleeve badge of one or more bars or stripes usually in the shape of an upside-down V indicating the wearer's rank (as in the armed forces)
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