1. arranged in a zigzag pattern resembling the skeleton of a herring fish
Usage: often used to describe flooring, fabric weaves, or masonry patterns

1. past tense of herringbone; arranged or laid in a herringbone pattern

Examples

• The herringboned parquet floor added elegance to the dining room.
• She wore a herringboned wool coat to the office.
• The mason herringboned the bricks to create an attractive walkway.
• The herringboned tweed fabric felt luxurious and warm.
• They herringboned the tiles in the bathroom for a classic look.
• The herringboned pattern on the suit jacket was subtle but stylish.