plural terries
1
: the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
2
: an absorbent fabric with such loops
called also terry cloth
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The collection expands on the aesthetic with a terry cloth polo in a 70s butter-yellow and deep denim combo, tubular raglan sleeves rolling easily into modern fit sensibilities.
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David Hochman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The pants are made from 100 percent cotton with a terry cloth interior that feels like your favorite pair of lightweight sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
These materials won’t trap sand as easily as other fabrics like cotton or terry cloth.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
The terry cloth material isn't overly plush but feels nice underfoot—similar to a more densely woven towel.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
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David Hochman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
The pants are made from 100 percent cotton with a terry cloth interior that feels like your favorite pair of lightweight sweatpants.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
These materials won’t trap sand as easily as other fabrics like cotton or terry cloth.
—Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
The terry cloth material isn't overly plush but feels nice underfoot—similar to a more densely woven towel.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for terry
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“Terry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terry. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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terry
noun
ter·ry
ˈter-ē 
plural terries
: an absorbent fabric with an even surface of uncut loops
called also terry cloth
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