How to Use terry in a Sentence

terry

noun
  • Both textures of the velour on the front and the terry on the back felt great against our skin.
    L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 30 May 2023
  • The front of the towel features a flat weave, while the back is a terry weave.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2023
  • The woman pulled off her terry-cloth gown and dropped it on the bed.
    Adam O’Fallon Price, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019
  • Made of French terry, they are designed to be worn in the studio or on the street.
    Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • This bright pick is made from terry cloth and is around six feet long.
    Brittany Natale, Country Living, 16 June 2023
  • Gray had just stepped out of the shower and answered the door in a short terry cloth bath wrap.
    Eric Heisig, cleveland, 14 Feb. 2020
  • Tech flex sports bras and French terry rugby tops can be mixed to match the day’s class.
    Vogue, 3 Dec. 2021
  • Tip: Work on a flat surface covered in terry cloth, which won't cling to the yarn.
    Madison Alcedo, Country Living, 12 Dec. 2018
  • But, the terry cloth towels cling to the sand, bringing it back in your bag to be dumped on your stateroom floor.
    Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • To make a cozy: Trace and cut out two simple chick shapes from yellow terry cloth.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2024
  • In front of the cameras stood two middle-aged men and a woman, all dressed in white terry-cloth bathrobes.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 1 June 2020
  • Fetish was all about the Juicy Couture-style terry-cloth zip-up sweatsuits.
    Elizabeth Wellington, Philly.com, 6 Feb. 2018
  • Silk or terry-cloth robe Terry-cloth, from Hill House Home.
    Vanity Fair, Vanities, 20 July 2017
  • One side felt soft and slightly plush, while the other side offered more of a terry cloth feel.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • Ahead, shop the eight best waffle towels, and be convinced to set your terry cloth aside.
    Tatjana Freund, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Then slipped into a puke pink terry cloth robe with a bedazzled HM over the [heart].
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Keep a terry cloth robe in white or cream in your guest room that’s as plush as those that five-star hotels provide.
    Barbara Ballinger, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2019
  • These pure cotton terry towels hold a bit of weight to keep in heat and add some cushion between you and the sand.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
  • Jackets, tees, and a French terry hoody with the Tommy logo remixed—red, white, and blue paisley on the Pan-African flag.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 14 July 2023
  • The thick cotton dress redone in a light terry cloth and turned into a hoodie.
    Monica Kim, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2018
  • This KitchenAid set includes all of the above, plus two textured terry cloth kitchen towels.
    Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2024
  • Look for fleece options to keep you cozy along with more midweight French terry for a light layer.
    Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Silk or terry-cloth robe Terry-cloth, like from a hotel.
    Vanity Fair, Vanities, 26 June 2018
  • The terry cloth towels and all-cotton robes were notably soft.
    Anja Mutic, New York Times, 5 May 2018
  • The suede is buttery and soft, and there are tiny CC logos in soft terry everywhere.
    Vogue Runway, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2020
  • The one-piece is made of soft French terry fabric and features a convenient drawstring at the waist.
    Tess Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2021
  • Wait for the residue to soften, maybe five to 10 minutes, then wipe it up with a terry cloth or other rough-textured rag.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • At the spa, Joan is greeted with a very comfy terry cloth robe, slippers and her own locker.
    Lynn Hammer, star-telegram, 28 July 2017
  • The soft French terry in a classic relaxed fit also feels great for all-day-wearing.
    Men's Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Both patterns feature a low-twist terry cloth made of 100% organic cotton and a twill hem.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2024

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