1. a fold in cloth made by doubling the material back on itself

1. to make pleats in cloth or clothing

Examples

• The skirt had sharp pleats that gave it a formal appearance.
• She carefully pressed each pleat with the iron.
• The curtains hung in elegant pleats from the rod.
• The tailor will pleat the fabric to create the desired style.
• Mom taught me how to pleat the paper fan.
• The chef showed us how to pleat dumplings properly.
• Box pleats are commonly used in school uniforms.