terry
Translation
terry
Examples
This bathrobe is made of soft terry cloth.
This bathrobe is made of soft terry cloth.
She dried her hands on a terry towel.
She dried her hands on a terry towel.
Grammar Patterns
terry cloth/towel a type of absorbent fabric. This robe is made of terry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toweling, fleece
Etymology
From French 'tiré', past participle of 'tirer' (to pull), referring to the pulled-out loops of thread.
Memory Tips
Think of the texture of a typical bath 'towel'; that's 'terry' cloth.