terry
word
/ˈtɛɹi/
TE-ree
/tˈɛɹi/
TE-ree
Definition
A soft fabric with many small loops on the surface, often used for towels, bathrobes, and similar items because it absorbs water well.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a fabric/material word, especially in phrases like 'terry cloth' or 'terry towel'. It is more common in product descriptions and clothing/home-textile contexts than in everyday casual conversation.
Spanish: toalla de rizo - tela de rizoPortuguese (BR): atoalhado - tecido felpudoPortuguese (PT): atoalhado - tecido turcoChinese (Simplified): 毛圈布Chinese (Traditional): 毛圈布Hindi: टेरी कपड़ाArabic: قماش تيري - قماش وبري للمناشفBengali: টেরি কাপড়Russian: махровая тканьJapanese: パイル地Vietnamese: vải bông lôngKorean: 테리 원단Turkish: havlu kumaşıUrdu: ٹیری کپڑاIndonesian: kain terry
Example Sentences
This towel is made of terry.
basic
She bought a white terry robe.
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I like terry because it dries fast.
basic
These hotel slippers are cheap, but the terry lining feels nice.
natural
I was looking for something soft, so I picked the terry shorts.
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Check the label—it's cotton terry, not fleece.
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