poplin

noun

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

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Here’s a cotton dress that resists wrinkles thanks to its poplin fabric—a tight weave that boosts durability and prevents creasing. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 Smith worked those colors into lightweight linen, cotton poplin, tropical wool and crisp viscose-linen blend suits — some of which come with drawstring trousers. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 June 2025 Signature collections like Good American’s compression denim and indigo knit denim are part of the assortment as well as poplin shirts, tees, scuba bodysuits and ponte trousers. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 June 2025 Available in true blue, light wash, and white, try styling them with a striped T-shirt or a poplin blouse, for that certain je ne sais quoi. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 30 May 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 2 Jul. 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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