Examples of nubby in a Sentence
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
Recent Examples on the Web
Beyond batter and dough, nut flours lend delicate flavor and nubby texture to drinks such as a horchata, help thicken sauces, and make a creamy and decadent pastry layer.
—
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The piece fell to her ankles in a soft, pale pink fabric with a nubby, plush surface and a structured collar.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Textural, nubby and practical, this sweater is an instant classic.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nubby
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The piece fell to her ankles in a soft, pale pink fabric with a nubby, plush surface and a structured collar.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Why else show nubby fleece trousers with a coordinating striped jacket, which nobody needs but would be a hoot to wear?
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Textural, nubby and practical, this sweater is an instant classic.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nubby
Cite this Entry
“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nubby. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
