poplin

noun

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

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This was translated into disheveled effects and plenty of pajama sets rendered in different ways, from traditional silk twill and crisp poplin to those cut from taffeta or rich in geometric embroidery. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Madewell Paulina Poplin Button-up Shirt Crisp poplin never goes out of style, but this Madewell shirt stands out with voluminous sleeves and a band collar. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 Replicate this perfect transitional outfit by pairing them with an oversized white T-shirt, cool-girl blazer, and poplin midi skirt—keeping that favorite summer piece in rotation straight into the cooler season. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025 Vintage fabric samples—tweeds, linens, a sky-blue poplin with white contrail stripes—hung from a rack against a wall. Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poplin

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 6 Oct. 2025.

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poplin

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

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