tassel
noun
tas·sel
| \ ˈta-səl
, usually of corn ˈtä-, ˈtȯ-\
, usually of corn ˈtä-, ˈtȯ-\
Definition of tassel
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a dangling ornament made by laying parallel a bunch of cords or threads of even length and fastening them at one end
2
: something resembling a tassel
especially
: the terminal male inflorescence of some plants and especially corn
tassel
verb
tasseled
or tasselled;
tasseling
or tasselling\ ˈta-s(ə-)liŋ
\
\
Examples of tassel in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
At Golda Meir School, students were greeted by educators, administrators and community leaders waving tassels and cheering. — Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'It takes a village': MPS welcomes students on Early Start Calendar," 12 Aug. 2019 The best-selling comfy coat comes in five versatile hues — green, black, beige, grey, and navy blue — all of which feature bold black zippers and tassels. — Jessica Leigh Mattern, PEOPLE.com, "The Viral “Amazon Coat” You’ve Seen Everywhere Is Currently Up to 40% Off for Prime Day," 15 July 2019 The satchels, often called mochilas, are pocket-less pouches with a drawstring closure and tassels that hang down like mutton chops. — Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "The best souvenirs to bring home from 10 countries," 2 July 2019 Dressed in medieval gowns and tassels, you’ve been drowned with graduation platitudes and advice. — Andy Kessler, WSJ, "How to Slay Dragons in the Business World," 19 May 2019 After shaking his tassels in Simon Cowell's face, Trigger concluded his performance by lying back on the judges table — right where the golden buzzer was. — Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "Oops! 'AGT' dancer Ben Trigger hilariously hits his own golden buzzer after stripping down," 26 June 2019 Ultimately, one person will win the tassels, a pair of Club C Reeboks, a sweatshirt, and a bag. — Sara Radin, Teen Vogue, "Reebok Collaborates With Artist Uzumaki Cepeda On A Sneaker With Blue Furry Tassels," 14 June 2019 While graduation is a formality for some, 26 students from Monterey High’s continuation program hooped, hollered and cried after turning their tassels during the school’s 36th annual commencement on campus Friday afternoon. — Andrew J. Campa, latimes.com, "Grateful class of 2019 graduates from Monterey High School," 11 June 2019 The stalks thicken and deepen in color, eventually sprouting tassels from their tops. — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, "May I Recommend That You Grow Your Own Corn," 20 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In a typical year, Illinois farmer Rodney Weinzierl’s corn would be more than 9 feet tall by now and a week away from tasseling. — Lynn Brezosky, ExpressNews.com, "Beef prices not expected to jump because Midwest flooding," 21 June 2019 Ganni’s beaded polka-dot bag would pair just as well with a slinky cocktail dress or vintage jeans, ditto Hunting Season’s tasseled cross-body. — Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Goodbye, Box Bags! These Evening Pouches Are Perfect for Your Holiday Parties," 15 Nov. 2018 The cape includes white ribbons on both shoulders, a large gold tasseled rope connecting both sides, and—the best part—a black velvet hat with an oversized ostrich feather, according to People. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince William's Super Ornate Outfit in Scotland Is Full of Royal Symbolism," 6 July 2018 Other standouts include La Double J’s architectural and frond-laden teacups and saucers, and Gucci’s tasseled throw pillow embroidered with a panther’s piercing gaze. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "MatchesFashion.com Launches Homeware—Because Gucci Shouldn’t Be Limited to Your Closet," 2 July 2018 Perhaps with some punchy pool floats (that won’t make your Instagram followers roll their eyes), or a Jenni Kayne tasseled hammock? — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "16 Poolside Accessories to Brighten Summer Parties," 15 June 2018 Corn needs about 1 inch of water a week, particularly when the stalks begin to tassel. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "How To Grow Corn," 5 Apr. 2016 Melosh, on the other hand, paid for the graduationcap, gown and tassel herself. — Rachel Leingang, azcentral, "Want to participate in your graduation from an Arizona university? It will cost you," 28 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tassel.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tassel
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tassel
: a decoration made of a bunch of strings fastened at one end
: a flower or group of flowers at the top of a cornstalk
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tassel
noun
tas·sel
| \ ˈta-səl
\
\
Kids Definition of tassel
1
: a hanging ornament (as on clothing) made of a bunch of cords of the same length fastened at one end
2
: the male flower cluster on the top of some plants and especially corn