gabardine

noun

gab·​ar·​dine ˈga-bər-ˌdēn 

1

: gaberdine sense 1

2

a

: a firm hard-finish durable fabric (as of wool or rayon) twilled with diagonal ribs on the right side

b

: a garment of gabardine

Examples of gabardine in a Sentence

a jacket made of gabardine

Recent Examples on the Web

But this fall, designers are offering outerwear and accessories applying the material to a variety of familiar shapes that might otherwise be cut from wool felt or gabardine. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

From the invention of gabardine to the trench coat, the display will reveal the house’s spirit of exploration. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

The main fabric and linings of the trench coats and car coats are, in fact, made in England using gabardine composed of 100% organic cotton. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026

When his parents went to dinner, his dad wore a sport coat, gabardine shirt, and tie. — Michael Douglas, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

spelling variant of gaberdine

First Known Use

1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gabardine

• acridine
• acrolein
• adenine
• alkylene
• aniline
• anthracene
• aquiline
• asphaltene
• atlantean
• atrazine
• butadiene
• butylene

Kids Definition

gabardine

noun

gab·​ar·​dine ˈgab-ər-ˌdēn 

1

: a firm cloth with diagonal ribs and a hard smooth finish

2

: a garment of gabardine