corduroy
Translation
corduroy
Examples
He wore a pair of brown corduroy pants.
He wore a pair of brown corduroy trousers.
Corduroy is a durable fabric.
Corduroy is a durable fabric.
Grammar Patterns
corduroy ((noun)) used as an adjective before a noun He wore a pair of brown corduroy pants.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ribbed velvet
Etymology
Possibly from French 'corde du roi' (cord of the king), but this is likely a folk etymology.
Memory Tips
The fabric has ridges, or 'wales', that look like 'cords'.