corduroy
Translation
corduroy
Examples
He wore a pair of brown corduroy trousers.
He wore a pair of brown corduroy pants.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs He wore a pair of brown corduroy pants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: velvet, twill, denim
Etymology
Thought to come from the French 'corde du roi' (cord of the king), but this is likely a folk etymology. It's more probably from 'cord' (for its ribbed texture) and 'duroy', an old English woolen fabric.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'cords' or ridges in the fabric. It's a durable, comfortable material often used for trousers (pants).