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 Materials Dish towels are typically made from terry cloth to better absorb water and moisture.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Heavy cotton terry cloth bath sheets take longer to dry than thinner and smaller towels.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
Dorai Home Bath Stone Mat $90 $63 Amazon Unlike some terry cloth and tufted design, this quick-dry stone bath mat is easy to clean and won't attract odors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Choosing the material for your bath towel also means picking a weave, which determines the texture of the towel, like terry cloth or waffle.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Sep. 2024
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Heavy cotton terry cloth bath sheets take longer to dry than thinner and smaller towels.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2024
Dorai Home Bath Stone Mat $90 $63 Amazon Unlike some terry cloth and tufted design, this quick-dry stone bath mat is easy to clean and won't attract odors.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024
Choosing the material for your bath towel also means picking a weave, which determines the texture of the towel, like terry cloth or waffle.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Terry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terry. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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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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