tie-dye /ˈtaɪˌdaɪ/noun 2verb 1forms 4 noun2 •The use of this dyeing technique. •A shirt that has been tie-dyed.I threw on jeans and a tie-dye and went to the concert. verb1 •To tie strings around (fabric or clothing) and then dye it, in such a manner that the tied parts do not get colored.Sebastian adds that he’s been living in California, in a tent, where he met a lady who tie-dyes – “a cloth house is all you need if you’ve got love.” — 2019 formstie-dyed · tie-dyeing · tie-dying · tie-dyes