nubby

adjective

nub·​by ˈnə-bē How to pronounce nubby (audio)
nubbier; nubbiest
1
: having or being like nubbles
2
: having nubs
a nubby knit fabric

Examples of nubby in a Sentence

a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Complete the fall porch decor with miniature gourds tucked between the planters and a nubby rug underfoot. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 If anything, the tempestuous Swiss weather enhanced the cinematic effect and underscored the beauty of the natural materials—plush shearlings, nubby tweeds and densely woven cashmeres—that marry form and function, a true hallmark of luxury. Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2025 Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025 Loloi x Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Erin Pillow Cover The windowpane design and nubby cotton of this throw pillow cover add dimension to a couch, sofa, or bed. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for nubby

Word History

Etymology

nub + -y entry 1

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of nubby was in 1864

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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubby. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

nubby

adjective
nub·​by ˈnəb-ē How to pronounce nubby (audio)
nubbier; nubbiest
: having small knobs or lumps
a nubby knit fabric
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