A pattern consisting of rows of short, slanted parallel lines with the direction of the slant alternating row by row, resembling the bones of a fish such as a herring.

The tailor showed me a suit with a classic herringbone pattern that was perfect for the winter season.

A type of twill fabric woven with a herringbone pattern, often used in clothing and upholstery.

She chose a herringbone fabric for the new sofa to give the living room a sophisticated look.

A method of arranging bricks or tiles in a pattern that resembles the bones of a herring, often used in flooring and paving.

The courtyard was beautifully paved with a herringbone design that added a touch of elegance to the outdoor space.

A technique used in skiing to climb a slope by pointing the skis outward in a V-shape and stepping forward, leaving a pattern that resembles fish bones.

Beginners practised the herringbone on the gentle hill before tackling steeper terrain.

herringboneverb

To ascend a snow slope on skis by placing the skis in a V-shape and stepping forward.

We had to herringbone up the last few metres of the trail.

To arrange or lay out (bricks, tiles, fabric, etc.) in a herringbone pattern.

The workers carefully herringboned the bricks to create an eye-catching walkway.

herringboneadjective

Having a pattern consisting of rows of short, slanted parallel lines with the direction of the slant alternating row by row, resembling the bones of a fish.

She wore a herringbone jacket that added a touch of sophistication to her outfit.