plural terries
1
: the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
2
: an absorbent fabric with such loops
called also terry cloth
Examples of terry in a Sentence
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Hanna Andersson Bluey French Terry Shorts These French terry shorts are basically an everyday version of the swim trunks, right down to the pattern and pockets.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 May 2024
Owner Erin Silvers also magically transforms old terry cloth robes into stylish bikinis and miniskirts and sells them at pop-ups at businesses in Rockaway and around New York.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
This includes a brand-new collection of terry sweats made from mid-weight cotton.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
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
It's outfitted with terry cloth that absorbs moisture quickly and effectively.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
This Billabong terry cloth sweatshirt is a smart pick for summer flights.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Quilted cotton on the exterior and cotton terry inside create a mitt that is not only comfortable but also protective.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Some offerings extend beyond the home with cotton terry gym towels and a beach bag, both accented by the house’s other stripy signature, a tripartite band of red, white and blue.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 May 2024
Owner Erin Silvers also magically transforms old terry cloth robes into stylish bikinis and miniskirts and sells them at pop-ups at businesses in Rockaway and around New York.
—Karen I. Chen, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2024
This includes a brand-new collection of terry sweats made from mid-weight cotton.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
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
It's outfitted with terry cloth that absorbs moisture quickly and effectively.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2024
This Billabong terry cloth sweatshirt is a smart pick for summer flights.
—Megan Schaltegger, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2024
Quilted cotton on the exterior and cotton terry inside create a mitt that is not only comfortable but also protective.
—Jack Byram, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Some offerings extend beyond the home with cotton terry gym towels and a beach bag, both accented by the house’s other stripy signature, a tripartite band of red, white and blue.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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terry
noun
ter·ry
ˈter-ē 
plural terries
: an absorbent fabric with an even surface of uncut loops
called also terry cloth
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