poplin

noun

pop·​lin ˈpä-plən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong fabric in plain weave with crosswise ribs

Examples of poplin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other crochet tops, like those from Stella McCartney, & Other Stories, and Diotima, make for strong separates, worn best with tailored trousers or poplin midiskirts. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 June 2024 The dresses were created in a range of fabrics outside the brand’s go-to organic cotton poplin, such as jersey, jacquard and bouclé, the latter of which was new for the brand. Emily Mercer, WWD, 19 June 2024 Other styles include a cotton poplin bubble hem maxi dress, drawstring cargo pants made with a cotton and linen blend and a crochet babydoll top made of cotton-modal fabric. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 18 June 2024 Unlike the stiff cotton poplin Pulitzer’s dresses were made of, modern clothing tends to be stretchier and more fitted, made with polyester, viscose, and other fabrics that are cheap to produce but terrible for the environment. Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for poplin 

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Word History

Etymology

French papeline

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poplin was in 1710

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“Poplin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poplin. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

poplin

noun
pop·​lin ˈpäp-lən How to pronounce poplin (audio)
: a strong ribbed fabric in plain weave

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