plural terries
1
: the loop forming the pile in uncut pile fabrics
2
: an absorbent fabric with such loops
called also terry cloth
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For the uninitiated, a shammy was about the size and shape of a hand towel—but instead of terry cloth, it was made of synthetic microfiber that defied logic and expectations.
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Nov. 2025
Wild Fable Polo Collar Pullover Sweatshirt This Wild Fable sweatshirt can be worn casually or dressed up thanks to its polo collar and French terry material.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Currently $49, this classic hoodie is ideal for cozying up in a chilly plane cabin or running downstairs for hotel breakfast, thanks to its breathable French terry material.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The long-staple organic cotton makes its terry cloth incredibly soft without looking lumpy, thanks to the cotton lining in the interior’s top back, which is made from the same fabric as Prossioni’s percale sheets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Nov. 2025
Wild Fable Polo Collar Pullover Sweatshirt This Wild Fable sweatshirt can be worn casually or dressed up thanks to its polo collar and French terry material.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Currently $49, this classic hoodie is ideal for cozying up in a chilly plane cabin or running downstairs for hotel breakfast, thanks to its breathable French terry material.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The long-staple organic cotton makes its terry cloth incredibly soft without looking lumpy, thanks to the cotton lining in the interior’s top back, which is made from the same fabric as Prossioni’s percale sheets.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Terry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terry. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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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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