nubby

adjective

nub·​by ˈnə-bē How to pronounce nubby (audio)
nubbier; nubbiest
1
: having or being like nubbles
2
: having nubs
a nubby knit fabric

Examples of nubby in a Sentence

a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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The cotton slub room-darkening curtains, $59.90 at Quince, are made from 100% cotton and feature a unique cross-weave pattern with a natural, nubby texture. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 19 Mar. 2025 Cozy Rooms and Suites Upstairs, the rooms and suites are even softer and more cocooning than ever due to the pastel palettes, rounded furniture with nubby fabrics and new ceramics and objets from designer Jonathan Adler. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Textures are furry and nubby; others are buttery soft with a silk-like drape. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 The soft, nubby texture of the fabric complements the curved furniture's soft edges, maximizing both comfort and style. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubby

Word History

Etymology

nub + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubby was in 1864

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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubby. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

nubby

adjective
nub·​by ˈnəb-ē How to pronounce nubby (audio)
nubbier; nubbiest
: having small knobs or lumps
a nubby knit fabric
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