terry

Meanings

• noun

  A type of fabric with small terry-loop pillars on its surface.

  - "The bathrobe is made of soft terry fabric."
  - "After a long day at the pool, I like to relax in a terry towel."

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Synonyms

terry cloth , terrycloth

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with terry
erry , merry , errymore , querry

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Variants

List of all variants of terry that leads to same result
terries , terry , terry cloth , Alice Ellen Terry , Ellen Terry , Terry

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old French term 'terre', meaning 'earth' or 'ground'. In the context of fabrics, terry refers to the looped pile structure that resembles the texture of the earth.

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Trivia

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1. Terry fabric was first produced in Scotland in the late 18th century.

2. The term 'terry' is also used to describe a type of looped pile carpet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Towel: An item made of terry fabric used to dry the body after bathing or swimming.

2. Bathrobe: A long robe, typically made of terry fabric, worn for warmth and comfort after bathing.

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Culture

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Terry fabric is commonly used for towels, bathrobes, and other absorbent textiles. It gained popularity during the 19th century due to its ability to absorb water and keep the body dry.

How to Memorize "terry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, absorbent fabric with tiny loops on its surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate terry fabric with the feeling of being dry and comfortable after a bath or swim.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the 'T' in terry stands for 'Towel'.

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