poplin

noun

pop·​lin ˈpä-plən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs

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Imagine these with a stiff pencil skirt, dark jeans, a poplin dress, or Bermuda shorts. Alex Sales, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026 Get vacation-ready with Agua by Agua Bendita’s cutout poplin midi, styled with Gianvito Rossi’s chunky clog sandals and Staud’s beaded tote. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 The Frankenstein actor looked freakishly handsome in a custom tuxedo and vest, cotton poplin shirt, bow tie from Bottega Veneta. Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 Made from 100 percent cotton poplin, this Amazon Essentials pick will keep you feeling fresh on even the hottest spring day. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poplin

Word History

Etymology

French papeline

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poplin was in 1710

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“Poplin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poplin. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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poplin

noun
pop·​lin ˈpäp-lən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong ribbed fabric in plain weave

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