Definition of "herringbones" [herringbones]

• Plural form of herringbone. (noun)

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• "Last year's trend of "layering cardigan sweaters and vests just finally all came together this fall with the comeback of three-piece suits," says Simon Kneen, creative design director at Brooks Brothers, where sales of such styles are leaning more toward tweeds and herringbones, the "country gentleman" look, as he dubs it."
• "This era saw the introduction of the Aran influence in American knitting, as well as the revival of traditional motifs, such as argyles and herringbones—all patterning that had a rich, well-bred look in keeping with the burgeoning wealth of postwar industrialization."
• "By the time it was reproducing intensely colorful herringbones and checkerboards, the crew had abandoned its initial fear in favor of spontaneous bursts of applause."