Definition of corduroy
corduroys
1a corduroys plural : trousers of corduroy fabricb : a durable usually cotton pile fabric with vertical ribs or wales
2 : logs laid side by side transversely to make a road surface
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Examples of corduroy in a Sentence
a jacket made of corduroy
Origin and Etymology of corduroy
origin unknown
First Known Use: circa 1791
corduroy
Definition of corduroy
corduroyed
;corduroying
transitive verb
: to build (a road) of logs laid side by side transversely; also : to build a corduroy road across
CORDUROY Defined for English Language Learners
corduroy
playDefinition of corduroy for English Language Learners
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: a strong cotton cloth with straight raised lines on it
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corduroys : pants made of corduroy
CORDUROY Defined for Kids
corduroy
playDefinition of corduroy for Students
1 : a heavy ribbed usually cotton cloth
2 corduroys plural : trousers made of a heavy ribbed cloth
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